MEng Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year
About this course
MEng in Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year, a materials science and engineering degree centred on the principles of materials and their engineering applications. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. This five-year programme includes an initial foundation year designed to strengthen science skills before progressing to the main MEng degree. The foundation year establishes core knowledge through modules such as Advanced Level Chemistry and Introduction to Engineering. Students select supplementary study options from Elements of Physics with Computing, Elements of Physics, Core Foundation Mathematics, and Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics. These options allow learners to build competence in mechanics, software development, and quantitative analysis.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- 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: 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: 100%
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 a Chartered Engineer.
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 MEng 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 MEng Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
Is MEng Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year 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 a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year 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 MEng Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.