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Programme Length

This Masters degree, validated by the University of Wales, is being offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis. The full-time mode will be of one calendar year's duration, while the part-time mode has a minimum duration of two academic years.

Programme Description

The technology and applications of Non Destructive Testing (NDT) are wide-ranging and constantly evolving. Major fields of application include the aerospace industry, oil, gas and energy generation, chemical industries, space technology, rail transport, shipping and manufacturing. Other applications are constantly emerging and there are strong links with medical technology. New NDT techniques need to be developed to meet the changing needs of nano-technologies.

Careers in NDT often offer opportunities to travel and to work in new, high technology industries. Swansea Metropolitan University is the lead academic partner in the NDT Validation Centre, just outside Swansea, and through this partnership has strong links with TWI, one of the UK's largest research organisations, with an international reputation. The Institute has received significant funding for equipment and has an active research group in NDT, with strong industrial links, offering opportunities for industrial links for the Part II project.

Programme Structure

This programme is structured in two parts.

Part I (120 credits) comprises the following taught modules:

Instrumentation and Materials
Radiographic Techniques
Ultrasonic and Acoustic Emission Techniques
Infrared and Optical Techniques
Electrical, Magnetic and Penetrant Methods
System Standards and Project Management
Research Methods

Part II (60 credits) comprises the MSc project.

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree in an appropriate engineering or science discipline. Candidates with other combinations of relevant qualifications and experience are also encouraged to apply.

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Other Skills Considered

Our offers are not solely based on academic results. We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.

Evidence of personal, professional and educational experience will be sought, to provide indicators of the ability of an individual to satisfy the requirements of the programme. All students accepted onto the programme must be eligible for matriculation under the University of Wales regulations.