Refinement and Sustainability of Polymer and Composite Products

This Master's programme is entirely in English. All lectures (except for one elective module) will be held in English. The study can be aligned with one's own needs and preferences by choosing between two directions of specialisation: Engineering Research In the "Engineering" direction, six elective modules besides six obligatory modules have to be chosen. In the "Research" direction, a research thesis has to be conducted in which a research topic has to be developed. The funded research has to be performed and published. In addition, two elective modules besides six compulsory modules have to be chosen. The entire programme consists of four different module groups: General Principles – Engineering & Research Engineering specialisation Research specialisation Master's Thesis The first three module groups consist of lectures and carry 30 credit points each. One specialisation has to be chosen. The module group "Master's Thesis" (duration: six months) includes the Master's thesis itself and a colloquium on the content of the thesis. In total, 90 credit points are to be earned. Added to the 210 credit points attained from a seven-semester Bachelor degree programme, 300 points can be achieved in total, which, in turn, qualifies a Master's programme graduate for PhD programmes. The obligatory modules with 5 ECTS of the module group "General Principles" are as follows: Advanced Mathematics for Engineers, Research Management Skills and Processes (Research Management, Management Skills and Processes), Advanced Materials Science (Composites, Smart- and Nanomaterials), Advanced Mechanics (Strength of Materials, Dynamics), Coating Technology and Functional Surfaces, Circular Economy and Recycling of Polymers and Composites, and Material and Surface Characterisation of Polymers and Composites (Lecture and Lab). The elective modules with 5 ECTS of both specialisation directions are as follows: Refinement of Polymer Compounds and Textiles (Lecture and Lab), Chemical Means of the Refinement of Polymer and Composite Products, Colorimetry, Varnishing and Product Cleaning Technology, Fracture Mechanics and Tribology, Refinement of Additively Manufactured Products (Lecture and Lab), "Bewerbungstraining und Präsentationstechniken" (in German), Sustainability Management and Corporate Social Responsibility, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, 3D-CAD and FEM, and one project work per semester. The research specialisation involves a research thesis with 12 ECTS.