Materials Science and Engineering with Corrosion MEng (Hons)
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 80 graduates of Materials Science and Engineering with Corrosion MEng (Hons) and other courses in Materials Science at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Materials Science.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Materials Science courses of The University of Manchester
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Materials Science
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 | £30000 | £25000 | £32000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £34000 | £21500 - £33500 | £25000 - £41500 |
All Materials Science courses of The University of Manchester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Materials Science
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29816 | £30172 | £35908 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26651 - £34204 | £22934 - £38385 | £27631 - £45308 |
All Materials Science courses in the UK
Course Description
Begin your journey into Materials Science and Engineering at Manchester, home to the most diverse university activity devoted to materials research in Europe. Material scientists are shaping our world and in the Department of Materials you will develop a true understanding of the science - in practical subjects that meet the needs of an ever-changing industry.
You will experience unique facilities at The Corrosion and Protection Centre here at Manchester, where you will study the corrosion and protection of a wide range of materials. Taught by experts in this field, with a six-month research project tailored to your interests, this course will enable you to develop the specialist skills in corrosion control sought by a wide range of industry sectors including oil and gas, aerospace and energy generation.
A high staff to student ratio means students receive excellent individual attention and frequent tutorial sessions. You'll also receive excellent academic and pastoral support, no matter what your educational backgrounds, with the intention of enabling you to achieve your full potential. We constantly monitor, review and enhance educational provision to ensure that it remains relevant to the needs of student progression and to current developments in research and industry.
You'll have a teaching environment in which you can interact with academic staff at the forefront of research in Materials Science and Engineering, through advanced course units and project work. You'll develop subject-specific and transferable skills, including experience of materials processing and characterisation methods, oral and written communication, group work and IT skills.
What's more, our students typically go on to enjoy an average six-months-after-graduating salary in excess of £24,000 - significantly higher than the sector average.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Materials Science and Engineering with Corrosion MEng (Hons) at The University of Manchester
| 30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Materials Science
All Materials Science courses of The University of Manchester
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB-ABB at A Level (preferably including a foreign language) and grade A in the EPQ.
Grade combinations between 112 - 128 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 - 128 points. (Subject grades achieved at AS level and then taken at A2 do not count).
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to this course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with a Distinction grade, PLUS one A-level at Grade A in an essay-based arts, humanities or social science subject, PLUS an EPQ or AS at Grade B.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 - 128 tariff points.
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme are required to achieve AAA (to include two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) and an EAP score of Grade C (with nothing below a D) . INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students are required to attend an interview. Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year are required to achieve AAA (to include two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) and an EAP score of Grade C (with nothing below a D) . Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the academic School to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With no sub-test below 5.5. OR an equivalent English Language qualification. |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| 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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #83
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #99
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- Materials Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About The University of Manchester
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Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Materials Science”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
