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Materials Science and Engineering - MEng (Hons)

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

  • Location

    Bay Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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. Materials Science and Engineering explores how the properties of matter can be controlled. It includes elements of physics and chemistry, connecting closely with most other areas of engineering. This degree 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.Our state-of-the-art facilities include world-leading equipment for the characterisation of mechanical properties of metallic, ceramic, polymeric and composite materials. We also have an extensive range of laboratories housing scanning electron microscopes with full microanalysis and electron backscatter diffraction capabilities.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 EngineerPatent Examiner, Quality Manager

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£ 27,050per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea has a thriving community of students from 130+ countries. This vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures greatly enriches your learning experience.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    General Engineering

    20th out of 34

    9th out of 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    117 53%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    8th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    95 44%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    9th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.38 85%

    2nd

    1

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