Master of Materials Technology

University of New South Wales - UNSW

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Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

5/31/2025

Start Date

US$34598

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The Master of Materials Technology is a one- to two-year full-time degree which provides you with a comprehensive yet flexible study of the full range of materials, including ceramics, composites, metals and polymers. It also offers graduate education for professionals to broaden their knowledge in these areas. This degree covers a broad spectrum of materials science and engineering, emphasising the application of the basic sciences to the understanding of the structure, properties and processing of materials. You will take compulsory courses in the fundamentals of materials processing and design, presentation skills for materials technology and materials industry management, as well as nine electives covering everything from process metallurgy and phase transformations to thermodynamics, kinetics and polymer science. You will also complete a component of experimental or design project work, and an original research project in an area of your choice. Recognition of Prior Learning in Materials subjects may be granted, reducing the program duration of the program to one or one and a half years. Why choose this degree? This degree will provide you with skills, attributes and knowledge in the materials sciences. You will graduate having received training in research, analytical skills and communication. Who should choose this degree? Graduates from cognate disciplines, such as the physical sciences or engineering, who want to acquire expertise in the design, selection, use and performance of modern materials choose this degree. The program is also suitable for materials graduates who want to deepen their knowledge of advanced materials. Career Opportunities Manufacturing of aerospace, communications or biomedical and electronic devices Technical sales Project management Accreditation / Professional Recognition As a relatively new program, it is not presently accredited with Engineers Australia. An application for accreditation will be submitted in 2019.

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For entry into this degree, you must have one of the following: a four-year bachelors degree with a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 in a cognate science or engineering discipline (e.g., materials science and engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, mineral engineering and mechanical engineering) a bachelors degree with a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 50-65 in a cognate science or engineering discipline and approximately five years professional experience in a relevant field such as in the materials processing or testing industry an honours degree at a recognised university a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in the materials sciences with a minimum WAM of 65. English Language Requirements: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$52,500.00 (US$ 34,598) per year2024 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree: AUD $109,500 Please check with institution

Start Date

5/31/2025

Address

Kensington Campus, High Street, Kensington, UNSW SYDNEY, New South Wales, 2052, SYDNEY, Australia

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Concrete, which is made using industrial waste from steel manufacturing and coal-fired power stations, is being used in a trial in the roads of Sydney for the first time in the world.

UNSW Sydney researchers and the CRCLCL, CRC for Low Carbon Living will use these trial results to create industry guidelines for the very first set of geopolymer concrete.

“While we’ll monitor the road performance for up to five years, a lot of the data collected in the first three to 12 months of this world-first trial will be used to confirm our models and strengthen our predictions. Concrete contributes 7% of all greenhouse gas emissions and in 2018 the world produced about 4.1 billion tonnes of cement, which contributed about 3.5 billion tonnes of CO2. Alternative, low-CO2 concrete materials offer potential benefits in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional concrete. This trial is important because we need demonstration projects to accurately assess the performance of geopolymer over time so that there can be broader uptake,” said Craig Heidrich, executive director of Australian (Iron and Steel) Association and Ash Development Association.

According to the associate professor of sustainability research at UNSW, Dr Tommy Wiedmann, if all concrete produced was geopolymer in place of traditional concrete for one year - 12,000 kilotons of carbon di oxide would be saved.

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