Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MEng
Course code	J200

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A level Mathematics and one A level from Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology. You must also pass the practical element of any reformed science A levels which include Biology, Chemistry and Physics taught from 2015. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. birmingham.ac.uk/..ng-industrial-meng.aspx

Overview

This programme was formally known as Materials Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng.

Materials scientists are at the forefront of new technology, pushing forward the boundaries of science and engineering with designers and engineers of every discipline. Research and development produce new materials to meet the demands of modern technology. For instance, metals grown from single crystals for advanced engines are making air travel safer. More durable plastic and glass components for mobile ‘phones, make them thinner and lighter. Team GB won 7 out of 10 golds in cycling at the 2012 Olympics using bicycles made from advanced carbon fibre materials.

Our School and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Materials Processing together make up the largest centre for materials research in the UK. We work on a diverse range of projects in the aerospace, automotive, biomedical, sport and sustainable development fields. Join us, and become part of an academic elite designing a safer, more sustainable and brighter future!

Programme structure

Year 1 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
Fundamentals of Materials Science 20
Design for Structural Applications 20
Non-crystalline Materials I 20
Design for Functional Applications I 20
Communication and Critical Reasoning 20
Mathematics 20
Year 2 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
Fracture, Fatigue and Degradation 20
Physical Materials Science 20
Modelling Materials Behaviour 20
Non-crystalline Materials II 20
Design for Functional Applications II 20
Forefront of Materials Science and Engineering A 10
Forefront of Materials Science and Engineering B 10
Year 3 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
High-performance Materials and Advanced Manufacturing 20
Advanced Failure Analysis and Characterisation 20
Group project 20
Materials for Challenging Environments 20
Choose 40 credits of optional modules. Example optional modules:
Module Title Credits
Advanced Electronic Materials 10
Advanced Materials in Sports Equipment 10
Biomaterials 10
High Toughness Ceramics 10
Process Metallurgy 10 10
Year 4 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
Individual Research Project 40
Forensic Study 20
Materials Modelling 10
Self-sensing Materials 10
Choose 40 credits of optional modules. Example optional modules:
Module Title Credits
Irradiation Materials Science 10
Advanced Polymer Systems 10
Electron Microscopy 10
Nuclear Fuel Cycles, Life Extension and Nuclear Waste 10
Surface Engineering 10
Materials for Sustainable Environment Technoology 10

Career opportunities

Career destinations of previous graduates include:

Rolls Royce,
AeroEngine Controls,
Jaguar Land Rover,
BMW Group,
BP,
Tata Steel,
Schlumberger,
Doncasters Limited,
Sandvik,
BAe Systems