Lectures are supplemented by an extensive variety of laboratory exercises, spanning chemical and physical characterisation, and compounding and processing technology experiments on pilot-scale laboratory equipment. Core study areas include polymer science, polymer process engineering, plastics and composites applications, polymer properties, polymer characterisation, polymerisation and polymer blends, plastics processing technology and a project. Optional study areas include plastics processing technology, rubber compounding and processing, adhesive bonding, and sustainable use of materials.

Typical careers span many industrial sectors, including plastics, rubber, chemical and additives industries and packaging. Possible roles include technical and project management, R&D, technical support to manufacturing as well as sales and marketing. Many of our best masters students who are interested in research stay with us to study for a PhD.