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Materials Science and Engineering (with placement year) - BEng (Hons)

Loughborough University

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Loughborough University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

  • Location

    Loughborough University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The development of new and improved materials is at the heart of a huge range of technologies. These can be from the objects we use every day from food packaging, novel batteries and fuel cells that power electric vehicles, to more advanced materials for biomedical applications, such as implants.Our Materials Science and Engineering degree will give you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the scientific, engineering and design aspects of materials, their structure, properties, processing, in-service behaviour and environmental impact.At Loughborough, our course will take you from the fundamental science and engineering of materials to the cutting-edge of the subject. You will have access to our state-of-the-art experimental labs and be taught by world-leading academics.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, including: 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.


What's the difference between MEng and BEng?

The first two years of a BEng or MEng share the same content, format and structure, with a good mix of theory, application and practical content from day one. The MEng differs from the BEng course in the third and fourth years by offering the opportunity to study technical and management topics at a more advanced level. It is possible to transfer from a BEng to an MEng from the start of the course up to the end of the second year, providing that the transfer progression criteria have been met.

Tuition fees

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£ 30,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

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The university's two campuses are located in Loughborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community has over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to around 18,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Of the students based at the London campus, 80% are international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    General Engineering

    12th out of 32 3

    7th out of 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    144 65%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    8th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 74%

    24th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    137 61%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    4th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    10th

    9

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