Course summary
Study at a world-leading university with an international reputation for excellence in electrochemistry research and education. Our exciting MSc programme in Electrochemistry and Battery Technology offers the perfect blend of theory and practical experience. You will gain hands-on expertise in advanced electrochemical and battery characterisation techniques, while deepening your understanding of electrode reactions, battery systems, and electroanalytical methods. You will also benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and teaching delivered by leading experts across chemistry and engineering. Whether you are pursuing a career in energy storage, electrochemical engineering, or advanced research, this programme will equip you with the specialist skills and experience to make an impact in one of the most exciting areas of science today. 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
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 degree in chemistry or a degree in a related subject with at least 30% chemistry content, excluding lab-based modules, and an average of a 2.1 across your chemistry modules.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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