Taught master's study
Our postgraduate courses draw upon our rich heritage, as well as our current reputation for world-leading research and our strong links to global industry.
Study for a master's degree with us and you'll gain more than just a qualification. You’ll quickly develop skills, knowledge and experience that will strengthen your employability, and equip you for an amazing future career in your chosen subject.
We offer a range of taught master's courses. Find out more below and continue your educational journey with us.
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Aerospace engineering
Join a university with almost 200 years' experience in teaching engineering. We have strong industrial links with Airbus, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, EADS, Dstl, MBDA and ESTEC/ESA and many of our graduates achieve excellence on the global stage.
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Chemical engineering
Come to Manchester and study at the birthplace of chemical engineering, with an international reputation. You'll also become part of a rich lineage of engineers who have trained here. This year, 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
Choose an exciting, hands-on engineering course in the world’s first industrial city. Join our community of global innovators and be at the forefront of the next generation making world-changing, positive contributions to the future of humankind and the planet.
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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 supported by a dedicated team of industry specialists. Join us and maximise your employability in a competitive jobs market, mastering the skills to address some of the major challenges facing the planet.
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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
Join us to study in the largest Department of Materials in Europe. Our postgraduate degree is driven by industry. We invite many to work alongside us in our strategic development, in order to retain our international standing as a centre of excellence and innovation in materials.
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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 postgraduate degree content is driven by industry.
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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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