Master of Materials Technology

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.