Materials Science Bachelor & Master in London
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119 Materials Science Courses in the UK.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Materials Science
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Current jobs
Among graduates of Materials Science who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Specialisations within Materials Science
- Advanced Materials Design and Processing
- Biomaterials
- Electronic and Photonic Materials
- Nanoscale Materials and Nanotechnology
- Soft Materials and Polymers
Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Materials Science
- Analytical skills
- Ability to solve problems
- Numeracy skills
- IT competency
- Computer- modelling experience
- Research
- Creative and independent thinking
- Time management
- Planning skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Materials Science who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Jobs of graduates of Materials Science (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Materials Science at The University of Sheffield
| 45% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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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.