MEng Materials Science and Engineering
Course overview
The MEng Materials Science and Engineering at Swansea University equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand, design, and improve materials used in all types of engineering applications. The course combines scientific principles with practical engineering skills, teaching how materials behave, how they are tested, and how they are selected for use in products and systems. Learning is delivered through lectures, laboratory work, design projects, and case studies based on real industry problems.
Over the four years, students connect theory with practice and, in the later stages, complete a major research or design project. This encourages independent thinking and the ability to apply engineering principles to real-world situations. Students are taught through lectures, practical lab sessions, design studies, and project-based work. Assessment methods include written coursework, lab reports, design assignments, class tests, oral presentations, and final exams.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
To enter the MEng Materials Science and Engineering, students typically need A-Level grades of AAA–AAB, including Mathematics. Physics or Chemistry is also recommended. Equivalent international qualifications are accepted.
English Proficiency:
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. Swansea University accepts IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 overall and no less than 5.5 in each component, or equivalent qualifications.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MEng Materials Science and Engineering programme can work in a wide range of industries. Common roles include:
- Materials Engineer
- Metallurgist
- Process Development Engineer
- Manufacturing Systems Engineer
- Materials Research Scientist
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for full-time international students studying MEng Materials Science and Engineering at Swansea University is £28,400. Tuition fees typically increase by around 3% each year.
Admission
Applications for the Swansea University MEng Materials Science and Engineering course should be submitted through UCAS. AHZ's trained counsellors are available to assist with the application process.
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