Materials Science and Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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30-SEP-24

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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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30-SEP-24

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4 Years

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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 in later years with optional materials modules.As well as lectures and tutorials, youll 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 ...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 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.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.This course is fully accredited by the IOM3, meaning it counts towards later professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).

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4/81
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4th
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20th
Materials Technology
Drop-out rate
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0%
Employment rate
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90%
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Materials Technology graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Materials Technology graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:39,M:6,P:0 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A Grades / Points required

including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry

in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry + AAABB in Scottish Highers

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (to include units in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry), with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit

GCSE Maths grade 6/B, Physics grade 4/C and Chemistry grade 4/C (if not studied at A Level)

with 6 in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry at Higher Level

including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry

in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

+ AA in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry at A Level

Popular A-level subjects

Materials Technology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
90%
Physics
83%
Chemistry
78%
Biology
19%
Further Mathematics
8%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£29,110 per year

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