Materials Science and Engineering (Hons) Loughborough University

Overview

At Loughborough University , the MEng Materials Science and Engineering (Hons)  degree will take you from the fundamental science and engineering of materials, to the cutting-edge of the subject. 

Key Facts

• During your time with us, you will have access to our state-of-the-art experimental labs to complement your lectures. You will be taught by world-leading academics whose influence extends outside of the lecture theatre. In year three, you will complete a research project on a specific topic of interest supervised by a member of the academic staff and potentially in collaboration with an industrial partner.
• Our degree will prepare you for careers in a wide range of sectors. These include aerospace, automotive, biomedical, energy and sustainability, consumer goods, sports, and defence. Our graduates go on to work in large and small companies in the UK and internationally. Some remain in the higher education sector to continue their research into Materials Engineering. 

Why you should study this course:

• Materials Science and Engineering underpins global industry. Studying this area of engineering will open up worldwide opportunities for a well-paid and rewarding career.
• New materials and applications have made a positive impact on lives worldwide. For example, materials have been developed to work in harmony with the human body to increase the effectiveness of implants and replacement joints. The advances in materials for surface engineering have also allowed for a more fuel-efficient vehicle design. The list is endless and shows that materials is an incredibly important and rewarding sector of engineering.
• The Department of Materials houses leading facilities for teaching and research into materials. This includes our industry-leading Loughborough Materials Characterisation Centre which can characterise materials' structure and properties at all length scales.
• The University has invested heavily in teaching facilities with a £17 million STEMLab, 3500 m2 of modern student-focused laboratory facilities specifically reserved for teaching. These include science and engineering laboratories, workshop and electronics facilities, and design and computer suites.

Your future career: 

• Studying this course will give you a diverse set of skills that are applicable to varied career paths. This includes project management, teamwork, leadership, business acumen and people management. This along with the technical expertise will set you up for a successful future.
• Our materials Science and Engineering course prepares you for a wide range of careers. For instance, a Materials Specialist, who are in short supply in the industry. Or, a high-quality engineering graduate that is flexible across a wide range of industries and roles.
• The course also contains a proportion of management modules and develops your transferable skills to enable you to fit in well in the workplace and quickly build a career.