Master of Materials Technology

The Master of Materials Technology can be completed in one to two years of full-time study. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be granted for materials science and engineering courses studied previously, which can reduce the normal 2-year full-time program to 1.5 years or, in some cases, to 1 year in duration.

For entry, you must have one of the following: a four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum WAM of 65 in a cognate science or engineering discipline; a bachelor's degree with a minimum WAM of 50–65 in a cognate discipline and approximately five years' relevant professional experience; an honours degree at a recognised university; or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in the materials sciences with a minimum WAM of 65. Applicants with other relevant qualifications and experience not listed may also apply.

The program is made up of 12 courses in total, including 4 core disciplinary courses (Fundamentals of Materials Processing, Fundamentals of Materials Design, Presentation Skills for Materials Technology, and Materials Industry Management) and 8 courses selected from 20 electives. As part of your coursework, you'll also undertake experimental or design project work and an original research project of your choice, consisting of MATS6114 Research Project A (taken twice) and MATS6113 Research Project (taken once).

For domestic students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $40,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $81,000. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $60,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $125,000. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary accordingly.

UNSW is ranked #1 in Australia and =#31 globally for materials science (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026), and #1 in Australia for Materials Science and Engineering according to the 2023 ARWU Shanghai Rankings. The Master of Materials Technology offers the most comprehensive range of courses in materials science and engineering in Australia. Students learn from world-leading experts and access state-of-the-art computing, materials processing, characterisation and property testing facilities, as well as benefit from partnerships with companies like Boral, Cochlear, CSIRO, BHP, and more.