Overview

Within the Materials Science and Engineering MEng, BEng degree course from University of Leeds , you will acquire a thorough grounding in the concepts that underpin materials science, together with learning a range of transferable skills to equip you for a career in this fast-moving field.

Career opportunities

A degree from Leeds and the experience you'll gain here will give you the edge to find the career you want. Your course will give you the experience and knowledge that employers are looking for to help you secure a graduate job.

University of Leeds students are among the top five most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2021, High Fliers Research.

Careers in the field of Materials Science are wide-ranging and employment prospects are excellent. With rapidly growing and advancing industries, there is an increasing demand for qualified materials scientists and engineers for the creation and improvement of brand new materials.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technical Skills and Applications

Mathematical Techniques

Materials Science and Engineering

Chemistry: Bonding and Behaviour

Chemistry: Energy and Structure

Vibrations and Thermal Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 57 other Bachelors in Materials Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level: AAB including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.

Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.

Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.

Extended Project Qualification and International Project Qualification: Whilst we recognise the value of these qualifications and the effort and enthusiasm that applicants put into them, we do not currently include them as part of our offer-making. We do, however, encourage you to provide further information on your project in your personal statement.

GCSE: English Language at grade C (4) or above, or an appropriate English language qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English in lieu of GCSE English.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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