Our postgraduate courses build on our rich heritage and current reputation for world-leading research, as well as our strong links to global industry.
Studying for a master's degree with us offers more than just a qualification. You'll quickly develop skills, knowledge, and experience that will enhance your employability and prepare you for an exciting career in your chosen field.
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Aerospace engineering
Join a university with 200 years' experience in teaching engineering. Benefit from our strong industrial links with Airbus, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, EADS, Dstl, MBDA, and ESTEC/ESA. Many of our graduates achieve excellence on the global stage.
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Chemical engineering
Modern chemical engineering is a vast subject extending far beyond its traditional roots in oil and gas processing as we move towards a net zero future. Come to Manchester and study at the birthplace of the discipline and embark on advanced study in the industrial heart of the UK and future proof your career.
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Chemistry
Boost your employability and further your academic skills with our MSc Chemistry course. The taught master's degree will provide you with essential skills in the characterisation of materials through spectroscopic, structural and analytical techniques.
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Civil engineering
Engineers change the world, and our civil engineering degrees prepare you for career options in many aspects of the built environment. You will study core subjects such as structural, fluid and soil mechanics, engineering design and maths, as well as emerging subjects crucial to the future of society - such as climate change.
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Computer science
From the pioneering ‘Baby’ computer to the world-renowned work of Alan Turing, computer science at Manchester has changed the world. Join us as a postgraduate and we'll provide you with the skills to stand out in today's competitive employment market.
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Earth and environmental sciences
Our degrees are taught by renowned academics and include field trips to enhance the learning experience. Join us and maximise your employability in a competitive jobs market, mastering the skills to address some of the major challenges facing the planet, such as pollution control and sustainable energy.
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Electrical, electronics and mechatronic engineering
The world relies on the ingenuity of electrical and electronic engineers like you. Join our community of global innovators and pioneers and thrive at a university that encourages innovation, experimentation and creative thinking.
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Fashion business and technology
Study our international fashion marketing courses in a city that has a proud history in cotton and textiles. Our modern MScs give you the scientific knowledge in textile technology and will equip you for the industry 4.0 era, including digital and sustainable fashion.
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Management of projects
When you study for an MSc in Management of Projects, you'll be prepared for a professional role in a wide range of projects. We'll provide you with an understanding of both the people-related and technical requirements, as well as the organisational and strategic aspects necessary for the successful management of projects.
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Materials science and engineering
Join us in the largest Department of Materials in Europe and embark on a forward-thinking postgraduate degree designed around the demands of industry. Academically challenging and forward-thinking, our specialisms include sustainable polymers research and corrosion control.
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Mathematics
Be part of an academic environment that helps brilliant thinkers like you turn inspiration into reality, encouraging innovation, experimentation and creative thinking. Put yourself in the position to increase your employability and become a globally recognised expert in your field of study.
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Mechanical engineering
Study at the first English university to offer an engineering degree, and discover our extensive industrial links with companies such as Jaguar Land Rover and Siemens, as well as our excellent resources, computation and experimental laboratory facilities, including laser laboratories and wind tunnels.
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Physics and astronomy
Plug a skills gap for specialist engineers in the building, operating and decommissioning of nuclear reactors through our MSc Nuclear Science and Technology course. You'll graduate with a firm grounding in nuclear science and technology, and be able to thrive in a substantial, exciting industry.
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