Metallurgy and Materials Postgraduate Offer-holder Hub 2023

One step closer...

We are absolutely thrilled that you have an offer to start your postgraduate studies with us. Our Offer-holder hub is designed to provide you with all the information needed to help you make an informed decision on where you wish to continue your studies. Hopefully, it will be at Birmingham.

Over the coming weeks and months, there will be opportunities to hear from students and staff in the School and ask them any questions you might have about the fantastic community here in Metallurgy and Materials. 

In order to accept and secure your place, you should respond to your offer by the date stated in your offer letter. This deadline refers to your acceptance of the offer, not the fulfilment of any conditions. You will be able to respond to your offer directly via the ‘Respond to Offer’ link within your applicant portal. Your username is your applicant ID number or the email address you registered with. If you have forgotten your password, please use the forgotten password link to have a new password emailed to you.

Recent News from Metallurgy and Materials

• Birmingham spacecraft engineer wins UK Space Agency Award for public engagement
• Materials Science ranks 7th in the UK and 92nd in the world in the latest QS World Rankings
• Spinout About:Energy has announced the launch of its battery design software platform
• The University of Birmingham and Rolls Royce partnership to deliver transformative advances in aerospace energy efficiency has won a prestigious award

Recycling guides the fastest and greenest route to cleaner technologies

Transitioning to new cleaner technologies is imperative, if we are to mitigate against the growing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and climate change impacts that result from our use of fossil fuels. There are also associated benefits to new cleaner technologies in terms of improvements in local air quality through avoiding emissions; for many cities like Birmingham, there is a pressing need to improve local air quality. Read cleaner technologies article >>

Recycled shelter provides eco-friendly refuge for those fleeing disaster zones

Refugees fleeing disaster zones could soon be living in temporary shelters made from 100% recycled materials, which will not only prove safer and more durable than tents but also help to reduce the plastic waste mountain.

University of Birmingham sustainable engineering experts in the School of Engineering have worked with Birmingham-based company Suscons over the last 18 months to develop a new type of emergency relief shelter (ERS) - the Suscons ERS Transitional Shelter. Read recycled shelter article >>

Introduction Webinar

We recently ran a webinar via Zoom covering the MSc Materials Science and Engineering programme where we discussed our flexible teaching and learning approach, available modules, career options for graduates and much more. Watch the webinar recording >>

Access video content and previous questions and answers

We regularly run virtual events within the School where we invite enquirers and offer-holders to engage with our video content and ask any questions they may have. All of these events are archived and can be viewed back. Visit our virtual events webpages to gain access.

Become part of our postgraduate community

Join us for a postgraduate degree and you'll become part of a supportive network of students and alumni who help to create change. Visit our offer guide pages which will help guide you through the postgraduate admissions process and what to do next in order to accept your offer, as well as how to prepare for your first few weeks as a postgraduate at Birmingham.

Careers support for postgraduate students

Whether you're looking for a career as an academic, moving into a new sector or building your professional experience, we can offer you advice and guidance both during and after your degree. Find out about the support that is available >>

Updates from the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences