
Materials Science and Engineering Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Materials Science and Engineering Beng (Hon)
Solve world sustainability challenges with our BEng Materials Science and Engineering. Prepare for an exciting future as part of the next generation of materials scientists and engineers.
You’ll explore how metals, glasses, polymers, ceramics and composites work throughout their lifecycle. From healthcare and Formula One to aerospace and tech, you’ll be able to choose from roles in a huge range of industries and research areas.
Combining science, maths and engineering you’ll learn to understand the materials all around us. Discover how materials behave, how to use ...
Solve world sustainability challenges with our BEng Materials Science and Engineering. Prepare for an exciting future as part of the next generation of materials scientists and engineers.<br/><br/>You’ll explore how metals, glasses, polymers, ceramics and composites work throughout their lifecycle. From healthcare and Formula One to aerospace and tech, you’ll be able to choose from roles in a huge range of industries and research areas.<br/><br/>Combining science, maths and engineering you’ll learn to understand the materials all around us. Discover how materials behave, how to use them and improve them to develop new products. Apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and build project management and teamworking skills.<br/><br/>With an estimated 70% of innovation due to advances in materials, your career will put you at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries. Learn from our global experts and benefit from links to key employers as you begin your graduate career.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
J5F2
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and one from Computer Science / Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Design Technology, with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,A,B
To include Mathematics and one of Further Maths / Computer Science / Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Design Technology.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |