Doctoral Training Centre in Theory and Simulation of Materials

MSc Course

The first year leads to a 12-month, 90-ECTS, Bologna-compliant MSc in the Theory and Simulation of Materials. This course provides a foundation in theoretical materials physics and its applications in simulations across length and time scales.

There are six core courses:

Mathematical and Computational Methods
Equilibrium in Materials
Change in Materials
Electronic Structure of Materials
Elasticity and Microplasticity
Methods of Simulating Materials from Electrons to Finite Elements

Students will also select two options in the first year and may take further options in later years. Not all options will be offered every year.

Methods of Characterizing Materials
Advanced Continuum Theories of Microstructural Evolution
Polymers and Soft Condensed Matter Physics
Advanced Continuum Field Theory of Defects
Strengthening Mechanisms and Fracture
Advanced Electronic Structure of Materials and Metamaterials
Continuum Theory of Static and Dynamic Plasticity
Advanced Techniques of Materials Simulation

For both the core courses and options, the teaching involves a mix of lectures, directed reading, problem classes, computational exercises and seminars. Assessment is by a combination of coursework and written examinations.

The formal course specification may be found here.