BEng Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year
About this course
BEng in Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year, a materials science and engineering degree within the field of Materials Science and Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The course includes a foundation year designed to strengthen science skills and knowledge before starting the degree and practical materials projects. The foundation year features compulsory modules such as Advanced Level Chemistry, exploring inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry concepts, and Introduction to Engineering, which introduces engineering principles and faculty activities. Optional modules include Elements of Physics with Computing for mechanics and software logic, Elements of Physics, Core Foundation Mathematics covering common A level mathematics, and Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics focusing on pure mathematics, statistics, probability, and numerical methods.
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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: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
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 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Advanced Level Chemistry
- Introduction to Engineering
- Elements of Physics with Computing
- Elements of Physics
- Core Foundation Mathematics
- Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield do next?
85% 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 with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Does BEng Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.