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MSc

Additive Manufacturing

Duration
15 months
Start
January 2025
Delivery
In-person

Additive Manufacturing, or 3D printing, is an exciting new field using diverse technologies for equally diverse applications. It’s now possible to print everything from aerospace parts to biological tissue and even houses.

Why study with us

  • Located within one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK, our £35m Engineering Innovation Centre provides an integrated space for teaching, research and work on live, real-world projects with commercial partners.
  • Access world-class facilities in additive manufacturing, materials testing, tribology and computer-aided engineering, including the University’s Additive Manufacturing and Materials Testing labs, engineering and CNC workshops, a metals and 3D workshop, and a rapid prototyping suite. 
  • Learning will be largely project-based, with hands-on use of equipment and software. The course will include relevant industry visits, guest speakers and industry-related projects.
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What you'll do

  • You will get the chance to build your own 3D printer, allowing you to learn through experimentation, and to develop new or enhanced Additive Manufacturing technologies.
  • Enhance your work experience through a 12 month professional placement that’s built into your MSc. Alternatively, choose a shorter industry-based work experience project.
  • You may have the chance to travel internationally to participate in conferences and to publish in research publications.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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I loved my time at UCLan, with many hands-on experiences, helpful technicians and tutors. Without doing the Additive Manufacturing course I wouldn’t have a chance to gain my PhD studentship, enabling me to do a job I dreamed of.
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Milan Sumegi
MSc Additive Manufacturing graduate

Interested in a professional placement?

You'll have the opportunity to choose either a work placement or professional placement module and spend time in industry as part of this course.

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Your teaching team

Our lecturing academics are active researchers in additive manufacturing and 3D printing. They specialise in metal, polymer and composite materials, advanced computer-aided design, 3D scanning, sustainability and product innovation.

Our staff are frequently published in sector-leading journals such as Additive Manufacturing. Academics collaborate with industry to implement cutting-edge technologies. They are also fellows of the higher education academy and members of accrediting bodies, such as the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

A specialist technician supports the additive manufacturing laboratory. They can help you get hands-on experience with our 3D printers and your project work.

Dr Hadley Brooks
Senior Lecturer
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Dr Katerina Fragaki
Senior Lecturer in Renewable Energy
Dr Nathalie Renevier
Principal Lecturer
Dr Ahmad Wael Al Shaer
Senior Lecturer in Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0

Future careers in additive manufacturing

The additive manufacturing industry is predicted to grow by 21% annually between 2022-2030 (Cision PR Newswire). This evolving industry is revolutionising the sectors where it is being implemented. Such as construction, aerospace and MedTech.

Study in our Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC)

During your studies with us you’ll benefit from our new £35 million EIC building which provides an integrated teaching space in state-of-the-art facilities.

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Frequently asked questions

Entry requirements

  • Entry can be made to the course through holding at least a lower second class award of BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Product Design, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Motorsports Engineering, Energy Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or Product Innovation
  • Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work / life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from Master-level studies are welcome
  • Access qualifications should normally be in a Mechanical Engineering subject or a related area
  • Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate competence in the language. The normal minimum standard required is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,000 per year
Sandwich year£2,500 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,000 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£16,900 per year
2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,450 per year
Sandwich year£2,625 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,050 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing

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