Materials Science and Engineering MEng (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Materials Science and Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Materials Technology at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Materials Technology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Materials Technology courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Materials and Technology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Materials Technology 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 | £28000 | £32500 | £38000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £30000 | £27500 - £37000 | £28500 - £48000 |
All Materials and Technology courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Materials and Technology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29816 | £30844 | £36385 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26651 - £34204 | £24967 - £37680 | £28146 - £45692 |
All Materials and Technology Courses in the UK
Course Description
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).
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.
All Materials Technology courses of The University of Sheffield
Current jobs
All courses of The University of Sheffield
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Materials Technology courses of The University of Sheffield
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Materials Science and Engineering MEng (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
| 40% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Costs
Tuition Fees Materials Science and Engineering MEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £29110 | year 1 |
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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
J500
University Rankings
of The University of Sheffield
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #7
- #144
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #6
- #267
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- Materials Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of The University of Sheffield
About The University of Sheffield
List of 363 Bachelor and Master Courses from The University of Sheffield - Course Catalogue
Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Materials Science”: 670 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Automotive Materials MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough |
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Materials Science and Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 88% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 173 | Sheffield |
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Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £40940 | - | London |
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Materials Chemistry with External Placement MChem (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 92% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 212 | St Andrews |
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Biomaterials Engineering MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough |
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FAQ about Materials Science and Engineering MEng (Hons) The University of Sheffield
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £28000 15 months after graduation, £32500 3 years after graduation and £38000 after graduation.
- Managers, directors and senior officials (40%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (15%), Finance Professionals (10%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (10%)
- 55 graduates rated the course 88. This means that 88% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- The University of Sheffield achieved the highest ranking for Engineering. It is ranked #144 in (Engineering). See all subject rankings for The University of Sheffield.
- Materials Science and Engineering MEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Sheffield.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 173 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Materials Science students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024