BEng Materials Science and Engineering (Industrial)
About this course
BEng in Materials Science and Engineering (Industrial), an undergraduate materials science and engineering degree focused on the creation and application of engineering materials. Core topics include Statistics. The four-year programme includes an industrial placement year, giving students the chance to undertake a paid work placement with organisations such as BAE Systems, Unilever and Mercedes F1 Team. The first year establishes fundamental mathematical, chemical and physical principles through modules such as Engineering Mathematics, Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Laboratory and Practical Skills, and Introduction to Chemistry for Materials Science. The second year advances quantitative and analytical capabilities with modules including Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Methods, Process Safety and Environmental Engineering, Fundamental Chemistry for Materials Science, and Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter. The final year covers advanced applications and design via modules such as Materials Selection and Design Project, Materials for the Built Society, Materials for the Energy Transition, and Chemistry and Application of Materials.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: DDD (RQF) with Distinctions in relevant Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics units. Some Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics units may be optional on your BTEC but are required by the Faculty. We can only consider the BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science if the applicant is also studying A-level Mathematics. Please contact us for further information. IB: 15 points at higher level to include 6 points in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and either Physics or Chemistry.
What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 140 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 57%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 4%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 71%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Materials Laboratory and Practical Skills
- Introduction to Chemistry for Materials Science
- Fundamental Physics for Materials Science
- Foundation Mathematics
- Foundation Chemistry
- Foundation Physics
- Professional Engineering Skills
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Methods
- Process Safety and Environmental Engineering
- Fundamental Chemistry for Materials Science
- Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter
- Functional Materials: Ceramics and Polymers
- Materials Synthesis and Characterisation
- Materials Selection and Design Project
- Materials for the Built Society
- Materials for the Energy Transition
- Chemistry and Application of Materials
- Inorganic solid-state materials, and the role different structural features have in defining the properties and applications of different materials.
- Soft matter: Amphiphiles, mechanisms and thermodynamics of self-assembly, critical micelle concentration, polymer solutions, phase separation.
- Polymer Chemistry: Synthesis, analysis, and commercial application of polymers and polymeric materials.
- Magnetism and Ferroic Materials
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Materials Science and Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Materials technology.
What do graduates of BEng Materials Science and Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Materials Science and Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Materials Science and Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is BEng Materials Science and Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Materials Science and Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.