Materials Science and Engineering - MEng (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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In our core undergraduate degree, youll discover the underlying principles of materials science, and how these are applied across materials engineering situations. You can keep your course general or tailor your degree with optional materials modules. On the MEng degree you can choose to interact directly with industry via an industrial placement and industrial focussed projects or undertake an extended research project embedded in one of our leading research groups.In our core undergraduate ...Read more

In our core undergraduate degree, you'll discover the underlying principles of materials science, and how these are applied across materials engineering situations. You can keep your course general or tailor your degree with optional materials modules. On the MEng degree you can choose to interact directly with industry via an industrial placement and industrial focussed projects or undertake an extended research project embedded in one of our leading research groups.In our core undergraduate degree, you'll discover the underlying principles of materials science, and how these are applied across materials engineering situations. You can keep your course general or tailor your degree in later years with optional materials modules.As well as lectures and tutorials, you'll learn through experiencing real-world engineering situations with extensive practical work in important manufacturing processes and using the latest investigative equipment. You will also have the opportunity to interact with industry and gain valuable experience of the workplace. It is possible to switch between the BEng and MEng (based on performance on the exams in the course) at the end of the second year.

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Kira
19 Nov 25

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Tia
23 Feb 24

- The best student union - Lots of great facilities - The town is big enough to feel like a city but small enough to not feel overwhelmed and..Read more

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AA Grades / Points required

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Access to HE Diploma:

D39M6P0 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE Maths grade 6/B and 4/C in Physics and Chemistry (if not studied at A Level) Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 - 36 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£30,570 per year

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Accommodation - Standard with shared bathroom (City) : 4651.08 (42 weeks)

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University of Sheffield
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