Materials Engineering Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Materials Science and Engineering BEng (Hons) Imperial College of Science 70% 0% 10% £9250 £35100 161 London On campus Full-time
Materials Science and Engineering BEng (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 76% 0% 10% £9250 - 137 London On campus Full-time
Materials Science and Engineering with a Year Abroad MEng (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 76% 0% 10% £9250 - 137 London On campus Full-time
Advanced Materials Science and Engineering MSc Queen Mary University of London 76% 0% 10% - - 137 London On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Materials Engineering

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Materials Engineering who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Materials Engineering

  • Biomaterials Modeling
  • Polymers Modeling
  • Optical Materials Modeling
  • Materials Modeling

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Materials Engineering

  • Sound scientific and technical knowledge
  • Analytical skills
  • Confidence
  • Leadership
  • Effective organisational skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Materials Engineering who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Materials Engineering (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Materials Engineering at Imperial College of Science

25% Engineering professionals
25% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Information Technology Professionals
10% Finance Professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Natural and social science professionals
5% Legal professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions


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

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Materials Science and Engineering with a Year Abroad - MEng (Hons) at Queen Mary University of London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 76 out of 100 among 15 respondents.