Queen Mary University of London
Materials Science with Foundation BEng (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH10

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Materials Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29000 £28000 £36000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £31000 £22500 - £34000 £27500 - £45500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All CAH10 courses of Queen Mary University of London


Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH10

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29000 £31500 £38000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £37000 £23500 - £41500 £27500 - £48500
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All CAH10 courses in the UK

Course Description

Combine a foundation year with a traditional university degree in materials science. Get the skills and experience you need to study an undergraduate degree in engineering with our integrated foundation programme, open to UK/EU and international students. You are guaranteed a place on one of the following programmes at Queen Mary if you pass the foundation year, without having to re-apply through UCAS: Materials Science and Engineering BEng As a foundation student you’ll have full access to all student facilities, including welfare, library, social and sport. UK and EU foundation students are eligible for funding through the Student Loans Company. You’ll be taught on our Mile End campus by experienced university staff who also teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Materials Science courses of Queen Mary University of London

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All courses of Queen Mary University of London

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Materials Science courses of Queen Mary University of London

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Materials Science with Foundation BEng (Hons) at Queen Mary University of London

20% Information Technology Professionals
20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
20% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Engineering professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Finance Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Each module is assessed by written examinations (typically 70% of the final mark) and coursework (practical reports, essays, problem sheets, online exercises and tests).

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Materials Science

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
All Materials Science courses of Queen Mary University of London

Qualification requirements

Please note: You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England. The School does not make offers to students on to the SEFP if they are studying qualifications that would entitle them to apply directly to the degree programme.

5,5,5 in Higher Level subjects

Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for. Some of our courses require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require additional Level 3 qualifications to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other qualifications at Level 3. Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/btec/ If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice ([email protected]).

Applications from mature students, and from students studying vocational courses, will be considered on an individual basis. A minimum of five GCSE passes to include English at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required.

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Materials Science with Foundation, BEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Materials Science with Foundation BEng (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

Our most recent information regarding tuition fees can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/tuitionfees/
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Queen Mary University of London in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

    • #14 
    • #240 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #252 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #248 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 31 university rankings of Queen Mary University of London

About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.

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Student composition of Queen Mary University of London

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
17055
postgraduates:
8035
Total:
25090
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Queen Mary University of London - Mile End campus
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Main Site - Mile End Road
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