Overview

Successful innovation depends on the selection and performance of key materials. From cars, aeroplanes and cruise ships, to sports equipment and musical instruments, the right materials can help to define technological progress.

This Materials Science and Engineering (Hons) degree offered at Swansea University will prepare you for a rewarding career across engineering sectors including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, sports, and energy generation.

As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of advanced equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider industry.

Why this degree?

Engineering at Swansea University has a strong reputation and attracts students from across the world.

1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
1st in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2024)
1st in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)
7th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2024)
95% Teaching Satisfaction* (NSS 2023) *Based on the average positivity score across questions 1 to 4 in the NSS 2023.
Top 95 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2023)

100% world-leading and internationally excellent environment – Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of Materials Science and Engineering at Swansea are set on course for a range of stimulating career opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles:

Metallurgist
Product Development Scientist
Research Scientist
Biomedical Engineer
Patent Examiner
Quality Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Materials
Functional and Smart Materials
Materials for Energy
Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials
Microstructure Evolution and Control in Metallic Materials
Polymers: Structures and Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

79

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64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

AAB at A level
Variable offers made dependent on subjects studied and all applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades, work experience, references and personal statement taken into account.
Or 34 at IB 4 at HL or 5 at SL English Language.
Students studying for BTEC qualifications in relevant subjects require D*D*D* to include B at A Level Mathematics. If they are not taking A Level Mathematics, they must achieve a minimum D in ‘Mathematics for Technicians’ and D in ‘Further Mathematics for Technicians’ modules of the BTEC.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27050 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 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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Overview

Why this degree?

Employment Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Swansea

Funding

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