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MSc

Additive Manufacturing

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Campus

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Duration

1 Year

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September 2023

Delivery

Campus Taught

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. The MSc in Additive Manufacturing gives you the skills to use these new technologies to their full potential.

This is an advanced course with an emphasis on the design, analysis and implementation of Additive Manufacturing (AM) projects.

The course is suitable for engineers who have recently graduated as well as those with experience. It’s an opportunity to extend your knowledge in Additive Manufacturing or update your qualifications with a view to promotion or a specialist role.

It will equip you with the engineering knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop AM strategies for real-world problems. We will use modern scanning equipment and mesh editing software to reverse engineer parts, and we’ll use modern CAD tools including topological optimisation to design parts for AM.

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.

Module overview

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

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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Your teaching team

Our lecturing academics are active researchers in additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Specialising 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. As well as collaborating with industry to implement cutting-edge technologies. Staff are 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.

Future careers

The Additive Manufacturing industry is predicted to grow by 21% annually between 2022-2030*. 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

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Additive Manufacturing or 3D printing covers a range of technologies that can create parts and assemblies. They do this by adding or consolidating materials, rather than subtracting or forming materials. 3D printing can produce parts that are highly complex without the need for tooling.

Additive Manufacturing is being used to produce highly functional parts and products in a wide range of industries. It's used in aerospace and motorsports companies to reduce part weight and increase performance. Medical companies use Additive Manufacturing to produce person-specific implants, hearing aids, orthotics, and prosthetics. Jewellers use it to quickly and cost-effectively produce jewellery. Construction companies are using Additive Manufacturing to build faster with reduced labour. Small business owners run print farms or micro-factories to produce their parts without large capital investments.

No. Many different engineering degrees are suitable including Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Motorsports, Energy, Product Innovation, Maintenance, Mechatronics and Biomedical. If you are unsure whether your degree is suitable, please contact the enquiries team.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£7800

Sandwich year£2000 for the sandwich year

Part-time£867 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14500

2023/24

Full-time£8,400

Sandwich year£2,000 for the sandwich year

Part-time£933 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£15,500

Sandwich year£2,000 for the sandwich year

Scholarships and bursaries

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

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The course team holds a range of expertise from manufacturing and materials science to product development and computer-aided design and simulation.

Curriculum delivery is via case studies, lectures, practical sessions, tutor-guided independent learning and tutorial sessions.

Assessment is via a range of methods including tutorial questions, examination, use of online assessment via Blackboard questions, extended assignments, presentations, poster defence and written reports.

Optional placements (MSc only) follow the taught part of the course and precede the MSc project.

Option 1: 38 week Professional Placement.

Option 2: 12 week Work Placement.

You are responsible for finding your own work or industry placement. The Faculty Placement and University of Central Lancashire Careers Teams will help you plan and develop your CV and complete applications. They also run practice interviews.

The University is located within one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK. The advanced manufacturing sector in Lancashire employs around 73,300 people, accounting for 12% of total employment.

Our School has links with major employers in aerospace, automotive and civil engineering including BAE Systems and JLR, as well as with sector support and supply chain organisations such as the NW Aerospace Alliance and the Northern Automotive Alliance.

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This course is based in the School of Engineering located in the Faculty of Science and Technology

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