2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Polymers, Colorants and Fine Chemicals (No longer recruiting from 2024/25)
| Programme code: | MSC-COLO/PCF | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Natalia Sergeeva | Contact address: | N.Sergeeva@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related subject. A range of international equivalent qualifications is accepted.
English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in all components. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Design
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Design
Programme specification:
The programme will meet the needs of the polymer, colorant and fine chemical industries by producing graduates with advanced knowledge and research skills in colour science and in the theory, application and analysis of polymers, fine chemicals and colorants. The programme will generate well-trained, enthusiastic post-graduates having a breadth of practical and academic skills in this subject area at an advanced level.
Graduates will be able to plan experimentation and processes, be skilled in colour application, in synthesis, characterisation and evaluation aspects, and in communication. These skills will be supported by relevant up-to-date knowledge and critical understanding of the polymer, colorant and fine chemical industries and the current and potential future issues that these industries have to tackle.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| COLO5055M | Cosmetic Science | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COLO5162M | Advanced Colour Science | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COLO5180M | Synthesis and Application of Polymers | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COLO5371M | Practical Skills and Instrumental Analysis | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| TEXT5216M | Research Project | 60 credits | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) | |
| TEXT5307M | Colour: Forecasting to Retails | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study two modules from the following optional modules:
| DESN5305M | Fashion Industry Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| TEXT5310M | Healthcare Materials and Products | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| TEXT5311M | Digital Design and Printing | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates will be required to study one module from the following optional modules:
| FOOD5016M | Physical Aspects of Food | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD5481M | Food Quality Assurance and Control | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates will need a minimum of 150 credits for award, with 135 being at the higher level 5M.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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