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    Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng

    University of Birmingham

    University of Birmingham

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    United Kingdom, Birmingham

    University RankQS Ranking
    80

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    J200

    Campuses

    Birmingham (Edgbaston)

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 30,600  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng

    About

    Video transcript

    Our inspiring Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng degree allows you to apply for an industrial placement. A year in industry is an invaluable opportunity to take on a role within a company, and apply the theoretical knowledge of your degree course to real-world issues.

    Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng, University of Birmingham. This undergraduate degree course allows you to apply for an industrial placement which is an invaluable opportunity. Learn more

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Thanawiyah are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without the completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

    English Language

    You will need to demonstrate a certain level of English language, either through an English test such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE, or we may be able to accept your previous or alternative qualifications as evidence. Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements, and details on our presessional English language courses.

    English Program Requirements


    Number of A levels required:
    3
    Typical offer:
    AAA
    Required subjects and grades:
    A level Mathematics and one A level from Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology.

    General Studies not accepted, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer.

    International Baccalaureate Diploma

    6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and either Physics, Design and Technology or Chemistry, with a minimum of 32 points overall.

    BTEC

    Only considered when combined with other qualifications.

    Other qualifications are considered – learn more about entry requirements.

    Foundation Year

    Are you a UK student and would like to study for one of our degrees but lack the entry qualifications we require? If you are not studying A Level Mathematics you can consider a Foundation Year programme which can lead to entry onto one of our courses.

    Alternative offers through our Pathways to Birmingham programmes and our Contextual Offer scheme

    Students who are eligible and successfully complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive special consideration from admissions tutors and an alternative offer (typically two grades below the standard offer). In addition, our Contextual Offer Scheme recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement in school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from the contextual offer scheme, you will receive an offer which is one grade lower than the standard offer.

    International Students

    We accept a range of international qualifications, please contact the admissions tutor for more information.

    Standard English language requirements apply, learn more about international entry requirements.

    International students applying for this programme will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office before the University can issue you with a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). We recommend that you apply for your ATAS certificate as soon as you receive an offer from us.

    Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.

    Career

    Your degree will equip you with the technical, analytical and professional skills necessary to leader future change and innovation in a variety of sectors – from automotive and aerospace to law and finance. The superb opportunities you have for industrial experience before you graduate will add greatly to your employability.

    Birmingham has been very kind to me and I've got so many good memories from here, it's really hard to choose. I look back on it and just smile, as you can probably see!

    Annabel Fitzgerald, Materials graduate

    Graduates who have studied our courses:

    Example employers

    • Rolls Royce
    • AeroEngine Controls
    • Jaguar Land Rover
    • BMW Group
    • BP
    • Tata Steel
    • Schlumberger
    • Doncasters Limited
    • Sandvik
    • BAe Systems

    Example careers

    • Aerospace engineer
    • Materials tester
    • Failure analyst
    • Financier
    • Lawyer
    • Marketing manager
    • Materials scientist
    • Teacher

    Rolls-Royce has recruited a significant number of students from Birmingham at both graduate and postgraduate level. Undergraduates are able to experience real life industrial situations via vacation attachments in the company. We are very pleased with the quality of Birmingham graduates. They are stimulating change and making an impact on the output of the Materials Group. They possess a good balance of technical, interpersonal and IT skills.

    Mike Hicks, Chief Technologist-Materials, Rolls-Royce

    Careers Network

    We provide a wealth of opportunities to develop your career. From your first day at Birmingham to after you graduate, the Careers Network is here to help you identify and achieve your individual career aspirations through its wide range of services.

    Our dedicated careers team brings you information, advice and guidance tailored to your specific needs. Careers advisers offer one-to-one advice appointments where you can discuss your career plans and explore your options. In addition, our employer-endorsed award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.

    Visit the Careers Network website for more details

    Professional Accreditation

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    Accredited degree

    Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Learn more about accreditation.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 30,600 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of Birmingham

    Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng

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