The University of Sheffield
Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Short Courses

Thanks to our Industrial Liaison Committee and the on-going industrial outreach, we are able to stay aware of current trends in industry, including the needs for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses and trainings for their staff.


While the industry gladly welcomes our MEng / MSc graduates and PhD degree holders to join their expert forces, there is a demand for short courses for those already professionally active in industry but seeking further qualifications or wishing to upgrade his / her expertise.


We offer short courses available to general public or we can tailor a course to the needs of an individual sector of industry or a single business. In fact, one of the courses initially designed specifically for an individual company met with such a good reception and wider interest that it became a regular course open to general public.

Why do it ?

Businesses:
- Investment in human resources
- Driven, reliable and motivated staff
- Confidence in staff's qualifications and potential
- Competitiveness, recognition by clients and partners

Individuals:
- Greater depth of understanding of the subject
- Confidence in own capabilities
- Added value for employers
- Enhanced CV and opportunities for further career path

Metallurgy of Iron and Steel for Non-Experts


short_course_1_100_200    7-11 January 2013

The course is aimed at personnel in both technical and non-technical functions, with a non-metallurgical background, who are involved in companies producing, processing, fabricating, utilising and selling steel. It consists of four modules: Iron & Steelmaking, Shaping, Microstructure & Steel Quality, and Performance. For further details, please read more.

Fundamentals of Metallurgy – Science and Practice


short_course_2_100_200    1 - 5 July 2013

The course was successfully launched in January 2008 and has been followed by three more editions. For details on the breakdown of topics covered and to register, please read more.

This year, there are two courses offered. More information is available in the boxes above. 


Apart from these short courses, however, part-time and industry placed PhD programmes are available. Please visit MPhil/PhD opportunities website for further information.

Enquiries contact

Plato_KapranosDr Plato Kapranos
Short Courses Office
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
University of Sheffield
Sir Robert Hadfield Building
Mappin Street
Sheffield, S1 3JD

Tel: +44 114 222 5509/5993
Fax: +44 114 222 5943

p.kapranos@sheffield.ac.uk