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Research Degrees – Materials and Engineering Research Institute – (M.Phil.)
Sheffield Hallam University
Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,949 - ≈ € 13,315 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Sheffield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Sheffield Hallam University
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
During an MPhil, you critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic to demonstrate an understanding of research methods in your chosen field. You then present and defend your thesis by oral examination.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
This is more intense than an MPhil. PhD candidates are expected to make an independent and original contribution to further knowledge.
Split MPhil or PhD
A split MPhil or PhD is a research degree programme for international students. You register for a Sheffield Hallam University PhD or MPhil, and spend some time studying in Sheffield but are substantially based in your home country.
The balance of study between us and the overseas university is agreed between you and your supervisors, depending on the needs of your research programme.
The benefits for international students studying on the split PhD scheme include
* you can complete fieldwork in your home country, in an area directly linked to your professional or career development interests
* access to local facilities and supervisory support in your home country combined with the expert supervisory guidance of our academic staff
* short, intensive periods of face-to-face working with a dedicated supervisory team in Sheffield, while enjoying the educational, social and cultural benefits of studying in the UK
Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI)
MERI is a market-focussed research institute. Our high quality research provides commercial capability and expertise through
* consultancy
* contract research
* generating intellectual property
* training provision.
It is one of the University´s largest community of researchers, with over 50 academics, researchers, technical and administrative staff.
In the last UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), MERI´s precursor, the Materials Research Institute, was awarded a grade 5 rating. This ranks it among the UK´s top materials science departments, rating the research programme as being of international significance.
We support a PhD research programme with a large number of mainly international students. It maintains many knowledge transfer partnerships that support close collaboration between academics, researchers and industrial partners.
Research activity at MERI
Our work covers basic, strategic and applied research, as well as research into teaching and learning. Much of it is through partnerships with businesses and professional collaborators.
The range of scientific and engineering research portfolio is broad. It extends from
* the atomic, through the nanoscale and macromolecular to the macroscopic scale
* from defects in semiconductors through high-performance coatings
* self-assembly systems to buildings, bridges and aircraft
Research is supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the European Union, commercial clients, charitable bodies and government.
MERI is made up of five centres of excellence
* Modelling Research Centre
* Electronic Devices and Materials Research Centre
* Advanced Coatings and Composites Research Centre
* Structural Materials and Integrity Research Centre
* Materials Analysis and Research Services, Centre for Industrial Collaboration (MARS) (CIC)
Contents
Research degrees are a vital qualification for most academic careers, and for professional specialisation and development in an existing or planned career.
The rigorous analytical thinking they involve also demonstrates ability to potential employers in all areas of work.
Research training
When you begin your research, we allocate you a director of studies and a supervisor. Regular meetings between you and your supervisors are scheduled, with targets set for written and oral presentation of research progress.
University student induction
We designed this to give you the information you need to successfully begin your research at the University.
Research methods module
This module develops generic research skills including
* critical analysis and evaluation of technical written material
* information retrieval and storage
* research presentation, report writing and refereeing
* quantitative methods and appropriate IT skills
* project planning and management
* research ethics
MERI seminars
You have to attend relevant seminars from the MERI research seminar series. Full-time, Sheffield-based students must attend a minimum of five seminars a year. You also need to attend the MERI student seminar day, which counts as one seminar.
Presentation skills course
This course gives you the preparation skills to effectively present your work as part of the MERI student seminar day.
MERI student seminar day
During the student seminar day, you present a seminar paper based on your work so far. This provides the thesis of your research degree.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
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Requirements
Typically you need
* an appropriate masters degree or an honours degree 2.1 or above, from a UK higher education institution
or * a qualification the University considers as being equivalent. Other qualifications and experience are considered on their merits.
You must also complete an interview in person or by phone with the prospective director of studies and provide two satisfactory references.
International students
You need to demonstrate your English language ability before beginning the course, as a minimum of IELTS 6.0 is required on entry. For further information on the University´s language requirements and on the intensive English language courses available, contact our TESOL centre.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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