MSc Textile Technology (Technical Textiles)

University of Manchester

Course description

The Masters (MSc) course in Textile Technology (Technical Textiles) enables you to develop a high level of understanding of modern textiles, preparing you for a career in the textile or related industries as a manager or researcher, or for an academic career.

The complete MSc programme is made up of taught course units and a research dissertation. The taught course units are delivered through a combination of lectures and practical laboratory work.

Aims

• To provide knowledge and understanding of the whole process of converting fibrous materials into textile end products;
• To develop skills to identify and analyse the appropriate material and production route for a specific end product;
• To develop expertise and skills to conduct quality evaluation of textile products.
• To develop skills in problem solving, project management and independent research.

Teaching and learning

We use a range of teaching and learning methods, including tutorials, workshops, seminars, practical laboratory work and research projects.

Career opportunities

The Masters (MSc) course in Textile Technology (Technical Textiles) enables you to develop a high level of understanding of modern technical textiles, preparing you for a career in the textile or related industries as a manager or researcher, or for an academic career. You may also be able to advance to PhD programmes within the Department.

Accrediting organisations

Accredited by the Institute of Minerals, Materials and Mining (IOM 3 ) as meeting the Further Learning requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.