Materials Science and Engineering
About this course
MEng, BEng in Materials Science and Engineering, a materials science and engineering degree examining the intersection of science and engineering principles. Core topics include Statistics. Students benefit from teaching delivered across three distinct schools and can pursue an integrated Masters route toward Chartered Engineer status. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through Professional Engineering Skills, 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, and Foundation Physics. The second year advances this study with Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Methods, Process Safety and Environmental Engineering, Materials Synthesis and Characterisation, Fundamental Chemistry for Materials Science, Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter, and Functional Materials: Ceramics and Polymers. The third year continues with 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., and Magnetism and Ferroic Materials. The final year centres on a Research and Innovation Project alongside optional study in modules such as Materials for Electronic Applications.
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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 15 students who started (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 20 students who started (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
- Professional Engineering Skills
- 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
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Methods
- Process Safety and Environmental Engineering
- Materials Synthesis and Characterisation
- Fundamental Chemistry for Materials Science
- Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter
- Functional Materials: Ceramics and Polymers
- 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
- Research and Innovation Project
- You will study three optional modules. Materials for Electronic Applications
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Materials Science and Engineering 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 Materials Science and Engineering 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 Materials Science and Engineering 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 Materials Science and Engineering at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is Materials Science and Engineering 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.
Does Materials Science and Engineering at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Materials Science and Engineering at University of Leeds?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.