Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree in science or technology disciplines.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 25 |
| Writing | 25 |
| Reading | 25 |
| Speaking | 25 |
| TOTAL | 107 |
TOEFL Internet Score
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| TOTAL | 7.5 |
CAE
Score: Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language centre assessment.
CPE
Score: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).
Visa Information
If you are made an offer, an ATAS will be required in order to obtain a Visa.
Do not apply for an ATAS unless you have been made an offer. Please, be aware that an ATAS is required
A CAH3 code, which will be used to make your ATAS application, will be provided in your offer letter.
External Link: What Is An ATAS?
Widening Participation
The challenge of finding materials that will enable the energy transition affects many different sectors in industry.
Our commitment is to train a diverse cohort of materials specialists, with different scientific and technology backgrounds.
We welcome and encourage applications from currently underrepresented groups in the postgraduate community.
We will consider applications from returners to learning and those applying from outside research-intensive institutions.