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Materials Science and Engineering with a Year Abroad - MEng (Hons)
Course options
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Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
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Location
Bay Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
5 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.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 and Quality Manager. Our graduates go on to have interesting and varied careers at companies such as, Tata Steel, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Atkins, GE Aviation, Mott MacDonald and Babcock International Group. 97% of our graduates are in work or further study 6 months after graduating with their average salary being £24,000 (16/17 Graduate DLHE).
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
40th
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Campus address
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
20th out of 34
9th out of 12
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Entry standards
/ Max 222117 53%25th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 100n/a -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.14 79%8th
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Entry standards
/ Max 21795 44%11th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10084.0 84%9th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.38 85%2nd
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