BEng Materials Science and Engineering
About this course
BEng in Materials Science and Engineering, a materials science and engineering degree focused on the properties, processing, and application of engineering materials. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme provides options to undertake an industry placement year or a year abroad. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through compulsory study in Performance and Sustainability of Materials, Functional Materials and Applications, Thermodynamics and Mechanics of Materials, and Mathematics for Materials Engineers. Year 2 builds upon this foundation with modules such as Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials, Deformation and Failure of Materials, Industrial Materials Processing, and Structure and Characterisation of Materials. In the final year, students can select from optional topics including Advanced Functional and Ceramic Materials, Composite Materials and Micromechanics, Materials Modelling and Artificial Intelligence, and Materials for Fission and Fusion Power.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34, with 6, 5 in two of Higher Level Maths, Physics or Chemistry; 33, with 5 in two of Higher Level Maths, Physics or Chemistry and A in a science-based extended essay
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Materials Science and Engineering (JH51) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 15%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Performance and Sustainability of Materials
- Functional Materials and Applications
- Thermodynamics and Mechanics of Materials
- Biology and Chemistry of Materials
- Mathematics for Materials Engineers
- Skills for Materials Engineers
- Advanced Characterisation Methods
- Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
- Deformation and Failure of Materials
- Industrial Materials Processing
- Structure and Characterisation of Materials
- Functional and Energy Materials
- Advanced Skills for Materials Engineers
- Advanced Functional and Ceramic Materials
- Composite Materials and Micromechanics
- Materials Modelling and Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Characterisation Methods
- Materials for Fission and Fusion Power
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £45,500. 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 at University of Sheffield do next?
100% 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 at University of Sheffield?
87% 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 at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Sheffield accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.