Advanced Materials Processing
Short Course
Course Aims
- Identify the importance of modern materials in advanced manufacturing processes and to examine both materials and processes which are available or being developed
- Examine aspects of quality assurance related to advanced materials
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Identify the interrelationship between the structure and properties of modern materials
- Critically analyse how material structure and properties affect the manufacturing process
- Demonstrate how quality assurance techniques can be applied to the manufacturing processes of modern materials
Contribution to UK-SPEC Outcomes
- Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes or products
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components
- A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of mechanical and related engineering disciplines
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical models relevant to the mechanical and related engineering disciplines, and an appreciation of their limitations
Important Notice
All courses are subject to availability.
English language competency
Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to show evidence of an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
Duration
November - Monday to Friday,
09:00 - 17:00 (1 Week)
Assessment (credit-bearing attendance only)
Coursework and Examination
Credit-bearing fees
£900 (UK/EU), £1200 (International)
Non credit-bearing fees
£750 (UK/EU), £1050 (International)
Resit fees
£150
Note
Fees include course materials and access to relevant specialist software and laboratories.
Discounts may be available for multiple bookings (courses or delegates attending) - please call +44 (0) 20 8417 7488 for details.
How To Apply
Download the Short Course application form and post the completed form to us. Please ensure you have read the Short Course Policies document.
Contact
Paul Williams
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
Paul.Williams@kingston.ac.uk
Please Note
University regulations (Section 5.2 of 'Awards of the University, September 2007') contain certain restrictions on using modules taken as short courses as credit towards a qualification. For further information, please contact the Short Course Unit.