Course summary
Study at a university with an international reputation for excellence in research and education in electrochemistry, and discover how electrochemistry is essential to energy, sensors, waste treatment and the electronics industry. Our exciting programme will give you practical hands-on experience in electrochemical techniques and battery characterisation methods. You will also study theoretical modules on the fundamental principles of electrode reactions with a strong emphasis on batteries, and the electroanalytical techniques used to study electrochemical reactions and battery processes. You'll join a department where our research is changing the world. 97% of our Chemistry research is rated world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
Modules
Typical Modules include: Battery Materials and Characterisation; Battery Technologies and their Applications; Introduction to Electrochemistry I; Introduction to Electrochemistry II; Modelling in Electrochemistry; Practical Techniques in Battery Research; Practical Techniques in Electrochemistry ; Scientific writing and presentation skills for Chemistry MSc; Chemistry MSc; Advanced Research Project. Optional modules include; Advanced Physical Chemistry; Advanced Spectroscopy and Applications; Chemistry through the Computational Microscope; Principles, Techniques and Energy Applications of Electrochemistry; Sustainable Chemistry; X-Ray Crystallographic Techniques; Advanced Main Group Chemistry and Applications; and X-Ray Diffraction as a Characterisation Method. For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/electrochemistry-and-battery-technologies-masters-msc
Assessment method
Examination, coursework and research project.
How to apply
International applicants
English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Entry requirements
A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related subject.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ