Program Overview

Overview of Materials Science and Engineering BEng (Hons) Degree

The Materials Science and Engineering BEng (Hons) degree at Loughborough University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the scientific, engineering, and design aspects of materials. The program covers the structure, properties, processing, in-service behavior, and environmental impact of various materials.

Program Structure

The degree is offered as a 4-year full-time program with a placement year or a 3-year full-time program. The typical offer for the program is ABB at A Level, with specific subject requirements. The fees for the program are £9,535 for UK students and £30,700 for international students per academic year.

Course Content

The program includes a range of modules, such as:

• Engineering Principles and Design
• Thermofluids
• Mathematics for Materials
• Experimentation and Practical Skills
• Introductory Materials Science
• Computer Aided Engineering

In the final year, students can choose from a range of optional modules, including:

• Vehicle and Component Design
• Biomedical Component Design
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Automotive Crash Protection
• University-wide Language Programme

Assessment and Teaching Methods

Students are assessed through a mixture of coursework and written examinations. The program includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, independent study, workshops, and laboratory work.

Placement Year

The program includes an optional placement year, which provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in industry. The placement year is assessed and provides students with a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or a Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS).

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the program have gone on to work in a range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, energy, and sustainability. The program provides students with a diverse set of skills that are applicable to various career paths, including project management, teamwork, leadership, business acumen, and people management.

Entry Requirements

The typical offer for the program is ABB at A Level, with specific subject requirements. The fees for the program are £9,535 for UK students and £30,700 for international students per academic year. International students must also meet the University's English language requirements.

International Entry Requirements

The University accepts a range of international qualifications, including:

• Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
• Austrian Reifeprüfung (Matura)
• Belgian Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS)
• Brazilian High School Certificate (Certificado de Ensino Médio)
• Brunei Cambridge GCE A Level
• Bulgarian Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie
• Canadian Grade 12
• Chinese Senior Middle Examinations
• Croatian Matura (Svjedodžba o Maturi)
• Cypriot Apolytirion
• Czech Maturita (Vysvědčení o Maturitní Zkoušce)
• Danish Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX)
• Egyptian Thanaweya A'ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
• Estonian Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus
• European Baccalaureate
• Finnish Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen
• French Baccalauréat Général
• German Abitur
• Ghanaian WASSCE
• Greek Apolytirion
• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
• Hungarian Matura (Érettségi Bizonyítvány)
• Icelandic Stúdentspróf
• Indian Standard XII
• Indonesian Ijazah: Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA)
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Irish Leaving Certificate
• Israeli Bagrut
• Italian Diploma di Esamo di Stato
• Japanese Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
• Jordanian Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)
• Kazakhstani Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate
• Kenyan KCSE
• Kuwaiti Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate)
• Latvian Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību
• Lebanese Baccalauréat Général
• Lithuanian Brandos Atestatas
• Malaysian Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
• Maltese Advanced Matriculation Exam
• Mexican Bachillerato
• Moroccan Baccalauréat
• Netherlands Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
• New Zealand National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
• Nigerian WASSCE
• Norwegian Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring
• Omani Thanawiyah
• Pakistani Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
• Polish Matura
• Portuguese Diploma de Ensino Secundário
• Qatari Thanawiyah
• Romanian Diploma de Bacalaureat
• Russian Certificate of Unified State Examination
• Saudi Arabian Tawjihiyah
• Singaporean A Levels
• Slovakian Matura (Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške)
• Slovenian Maturitetno Spričevalo
• South African National Senior Certificate (NSC)
• South Korean High School Diploma
• Spanish Titulo de Bachillerato
• Sri Lankan A Levels
• Swedish Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola
• Swiss Certificat de Maturité
• Taiwanese Senior High School Diploma
• Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE)
• Thai Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6
• Turkish Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School Diploma)
• Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
• Ukrainian Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu/Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education
• United Arab Emirates Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate)
• United States High School Diploma
• Vietnamese Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học
• Zambian General Certificate of Education
• Zimbabwean A Levels

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are £9,535 for UK students and £30,700 for international students per academic year.

Additional Costs

Students are provided with an excellent general Materials textbook, a laboratory workbook, a lab coat, and other necessary protective equipment when required. However, students may need to purchase additional materials, such as stationery, printing, and additional books.

Career Support Services

The University offers a range of career support services, including a Careers Network team, CV workshops, one-to-one advice sessions, and mock interview practice sessions. The University also hosts a range of employer events, including a Careers Fair.

Companies Students Have Worked For

Graduates from the program have gone on to work for companies such as BAE Systems, Bentley, E.On, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, Meggitt Rolls-Royce.

Course Data

The program has a high level of student satisfaction, with 88% of students saying that staff value their views and opinions about the course. The program also has a high level of employability, with 95% of students in work or further study 15 months after graduation.