Nuclear Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Nuclear Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering at University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering 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 | |
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Median salary | £32000 | £33000 | £40500 |
25-75 percentile range | £28500 - £37500 | £27500 - £41000 | £33500 - £48500 |
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering courses of University of Birmingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30004 | £33972 | £39661 |
25-75 percentile range | £26895 - £33708 | £27262 - £41828 | £31003 - £49959 |
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Course Description
Our unique Nuclear Engineering MEng degree programme was designed in response to demand from industry for a new generation of graduates with the knowledge to build the nuclear power plants of the future.
This unique Nuclear Engineering MEng degree course is designed to develop the skills and understanding required to prepare you for the Nuclear Sector. One of the major challenges the UK faces is reshaping how it generates electricity as there is a move away from fossil fuels. The Government are investing in the construction of a suite of new nuclear power stations to deliver 20-40% of the UK’s electricity, both to replace retiring plants and for increased capacity. There is a significant demand for graduates to work in this rapidly growing sector.
With more than 60 years’ experience in teaching the physics of nuclear reactors and more than 100 years’ experience of teaching materials science, Birmingham is one of the best places to study nuclear science. You will be taught by experts in the field enabling you to gain strong theoretical and practical skills in the subject.
There is an opportunity to apply for a year in industry during your degree, this usually occurs between year 2 and year 3. You will be helped by us to find suitable internships, and assisted and mentored by academic members of staff throughout your year in industry. A year in industry is an invaluable opportunity to take on a role within a company, apply the theoretical knowledge of your degree course to real-world issues and will enhance your career prospects. Contact the Admissions Team ([email protected]) for further details.
Our multidisciplinary Birmingham Centre for Nuclear Education and Research boasts world-leading research and facilities and has strong links with the nuclear industry, which recruits extensively from our educational programmes.
On the course – a joint programme delivered between the School of Metallurgy and Materials and the School of Physics and Astronomy – you will develop engineering skills alongside fundamental science principles. You will be the subject expert on a major project during your degree, where you’ll apply your in-depth technical knowledge. In these projects, you’ll gain vital employability skills that will give you a competitive edge in applications forms, interviews and assessment tests for graduate jobs.
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 Nuclear Engineering MEng (Hons) at University of Birmingham
33% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
14% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
11% | |
8% | Nursing Professionals |
5% | Other Educational Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
4% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
3% | Sales occupations |
3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
2% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Nuclear Engineering MEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | 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.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Birmingham in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #6
- #6
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #8
- #184
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #8
- #196
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- Chemical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #10
- #180
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 38 university rankings of University of Birmingham
About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
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Student composition of University of Birmingham
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Materials with Nuclear Engineering MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £40940 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Nuclear Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Birmingham | 85% | 1% | 10% | £9250 | - | 151 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Nuclear Engineering MEng (Hons) | Lancaster University | 84% | 5% | 7% | - | - | 147 | Lancaster | On campus Full-time | |
Chemical and Nuclear Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Leeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023