Help solve world sustainability challenges with our MEng Materials Science and Engineering. Take the lead among the next generation of materials scientists and engineers. Discover how metals, glasses, polymers, ceramics and composites work throughout their lifecycle. Build in-depth knowledge, project management and teamworking skills. From healthcare and Formula One to aerospace and tech, you’ll be able to choose from roles in a huge range of industries and research areas. Combining science, maths and engineering you’ll learn to understand the materials all around us. Explore how materials behave, how to use them and improve them to develop new products. In your final year project, you’ll operate as an independent engineering researcher building skills ready for work in industry or academia. With an estimated 70% of innovation due to advances in materials, your career will put you at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries. Learn from our global experts and benefit from links to key employers as you launch your career.
A Level: AAA | To include Mathematics and one of Further Maths / Computer Science / Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Design Technology. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 32 UCAS points | 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and one from Computer Science / Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Design Technology, with a minimum of 32 points overall. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications. | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) | Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
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The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. For the 2027 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £10,050. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter. — 2027 provisional
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