The 1-year programme includes a major research element in the form of a dissertation (60 credits); the remaining 120 credits are allocated to taught modules including: Advanced materials and processes; nanomaterials; materials and tribology; joining technology; lifetime prediction and design for reliability; manufacturing technology; corrosion and oxidation; business and environmental management; sustainable industry; the 2-year programme is designed for candidates (especially from overseas) who require extra English tuition, or need further training in certain other key background skills; students take a preparatory year comprising English language and other relevant introductory modules plus engineering modules in: materials and fabrication; integrated design; sustainable processing; and design of experiments; students then continue into the 2nd year and take the 1-year version of the programme as described above.