COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc in Electrochemistry and Battery Technologies at the University of Southampton equips students with a thorough understanding of battery science, electrochemical principles, and practical research skills. Core modules cover battery materials and characterisation, introducing students to cell design, material properties, and techniques for analysing structure, composition, and surface chemistry. Battery technologies and their applications are explored in the context of sustainable energy and real-world devices, highlighting their role in powering industries, transport, and society. Students gain hands-on experience through the Chemistry MSc Advanced Research Project, involving extensive laboratory work, literature review, project planning, and execution. Foundational knowledge is developed through Introduction to Electrochemistry I and II, covering key electrochemical processes and their relevance to technologies such as batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors. Modelling in Electrochemistry provides insights into complex electrode reactions, considering charge transfer, mass transport, thermodynamics, and kinetics. Practical techniques in battery research and electrochemistry develop students’ experimental skills, while scientific writing and presentation modules enhance communication of research outcomes. Optional modules allow further specialisation in areas such as advanced physical chemistry, spectroscopy, computational chemistry, sustainable chemistry, and electrochemical energy applications. The program prepares graduates for careers in research, industry, and technology development, providing the knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience necessary to advance innovations in electrochemistry and energy storage technologies.