What to expect from the study programme?
In the Master's degree programme in Metallurgy, you will deepen your knowledge far beyond the basics and acquire highly specialised knowledge that will prepare you perfectly for a career in the metallurgical industry. The focus is on a strong combination of theory and practice so that you can apply and further develop your knowledge in a targeted manner.
A special highlight: you actively shape your specialisation during your studies. You can choose two specialisations from several elective subject blocks that precisely match your interests and career goals:
- Ferrous Metallurgy: In this course block, the basic principles of steel technology are presented in more detail. Special issues of metallurgical process technology are dealt with, as well as the specific manufacturing approaches of high-tech steel products in competition with other materials.
- Non-Ferrous Metallurgy: The extraction of non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, copper, zinc, precious metals etc. is becoming increasingly important in today’s society. The overall metallurgical consideration of primary metallurgy and the recycling of scrap and residues represent a particular point of focus here. The sustainability is a very big issue in the industry and accompanies all fields in metallurgy.
- Casting Technology: This option provides expertise in casting technology, i.e. the immediate production of metal components and intermediates from the melt, from solidification to various casting processes.
- Forming Technology/Component Manufacture: The basic principles are taught, enabling the simulation of sheet and slab working processes during the course, including consideration of the microstructure in the course of metal forming and the production of new and improved products.
- Simulation: In this elective course, the basic concepts of the simulation of metallurgical processes are considered and a deeper knowledge is conveyed. The students work with different, current simulation processes of metallurgy and acquire an understanding of simulation software.
- Industrial Management: This option is designed to provide methodological competence in industrial management techniques and general management skills, as well as interpersonal skills on a management level.
You will also demonstrate your scientific expertise by independently writing a Master's thesis. Start your future in a promising field with the Master's degree programme in Metallurgy.
What are your career opportunities?
After completing your Master's degree in Metallurgy, a wide range of career paths will be open to you:
- In research and development of new methods, processes, metal-based materials and products
- The management of metal extraction and processing companies
- Consultancy with regard to effective use of materials and manufacturing techniques
- Technical sales
- Research and development with regard to new processes, materials, and products
- Planning, project management and construction management for metallurgical production plants
- Optimisation of processes in terms of energy, environmental compatibility and business management