MSc in Magnetics (MSc)
Magnetics is an interdisciplinary subject which appeals to a wide range of educational backgrounds in both science and engineering.
This unique MSc course aims to provide knowledge and expertise in the field of magnetic engineering. The course is designed to provide trained specialists in the magnetics field, which is vital to a number of industrial sectors including the power, transportation and data storage industries.
Programme Description
The structure of the programme consists of nine taught modules and three laboratory based modules which will include an industrially sponsored research project.
The course offers specialist taught core modules including: Introduction to Magnetic Materials, Magnetic Measurements, Magnetic Devices: Sensor and Actuators, Advanced Magnetic Materials and Industrial Magnetics Technology. These core modules will be delivered by academic staff from the School of Engineering’s Wolfson Centre for Magnetics, many of whom are leading researchers in the field. In addition to the core modules, students will be able to take advantage of a number of course modules offered by the School of Engineering to broaden their knowledge of the subject area. The Course also provides focussed research study and a research project with industrial relevance.
The magnetic research facilities are world class as a result of a recent investment in state of the art equipment.
Careers and Employment
The programme will provide a route into industry or academia. Graduates would be expected to gain employment in the power industry, transportation industry, data storage industry, research and development, or to set up their own companies.
Magnetics is a technology that underpins a huge commercial market valued at over US$100 billion per year worldwide. This course aims to provide highly skilled postgraduates familiar with the latest developments in the field of Magnetics, readily employable in a wide range of industries utilising magnetics-based technologies (e.g. computers, communications, advanced materials, steel, energy generation and distribution, health & medical, transport and aerospace, and non-destructive testing). A large portion of this market is in magnetic methods for data storage, principally the hard disk drive industry which will help to fill an existing skills shortage.
The MSc may also lead to a PhD for selected graduates who wish to add to their qualifications.
Entry Requirements
The course is suitable for graduates in electrical and electronic engineering, physics, materials science, metallurgy, ceramics, computer science or in another relevant science or engineering discipline; or for those with appropriate professional experience. Applicants without an engineering or applied science background should bear in mind that there are significant numerical/computational elements to this MSc programme.
Applicants should have, at least, an upper second class Honours degree (or equivalent) from a British or recognised overseas university. Applicants with relevant professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to pass either IELTS or TEOFL examinations with a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600 (250 for computer based test).
Course Tutor
For further information please contact:
Dr F N Anayi
Email: anayi@cf.ac.uk
Telephone + 44(0) 29 20875932
Year of Entry: 2008
See this course on the University's Coursefinder website.