Electrochemistry and Battery Technologies (Taught)

Study at a university with an international reputation for excellence in research and education in electrochemistry, and discover how electrochemistry is essential to energy, sensors, waste treatment and the electronics industry.

Our exciting programme will give you practical hands-on experience in electrochemical techniques and battery characterisation methods. You will also study theoretical modules on the fundamental principles of electrode reactions with a strong emphasis on batteries, and the electroanalytical techniques used to study electrochemical reactions and battery processes.

You'll join a department where our research is changing the world. 97% of our Chemistry research is rated world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).

Typical Modules include: Battery Materials and Characterisation; Battery Technologies and their Applications; Introduction to Electrochemistry I; Introduction to Electrochemistry II; Modelling in Electrochemistry; Practical Techniques in Battery Research; Practical Techniques in Electrochemistry ; Scientific writing and presentation skills for Chemistry MSc; Chemistry MSc; Advanced Research Project.
Optional modules include; Advanced Physical Chemistry; Advanced Spectroscopy and Applications; Chemistry through the Computational Microscope; Principles, Techniques and Energy Applications of Electrochemistry; Sustainable Chemistry; X-Ray Crystallographic Techniques; Advanced Main Group Chemistry and Applications; and X-Ray Diffraction as a Characterisation Method.

For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/electrochemistry-and-battery-technologies-masters-msc

Examination, coursework and research project.