Begin your journey into Materials Science and Engineering at Manchester, home to the most diverse university activity devoted to materials research in Europe. Material scientists are shaping our world and in the Department of Materials you will develop a true understanding of the science - in practical subjects that meet the needs of an ever-changing industry.You will experience unique facilities at The Corrosion and Protection Centre here at Manchester, where you will study the corrosion and protection of a wide range of materials. Taught by experts in this field, with a six-month research project tailored to your interests, this course will enable you to develop the specialist skills in corrosion control sought by a wide range of industry sectors including oil and gas, aerospace and energy generation.A high staff to student ratio means students receive excellent individual attention and frequent tutorial sessions. You'll also receive excellent academic and pastoral support, no matter what your educational backgrounds, with the intention of enabling you to achieve your full potential. We constantly monitor, review and enhance educational provision to ensure that it remains relevant to the needs of student progression and to current developments in research and industry.You'll have a teaching environment in which you can interact with academic staff at the forefront of research in Materials Science and Engineering, through advanced course units and project work. You'll develop subject-specific and transferable skills, including experience of materials processing and characterisation methods, oral and written communication, group work and IT skills.What's more, our students typically go on to enjoy an average six-months-after-graduating salary in excess of £24,000 - significantly higher than the sector average.
Which department am I in?
Department of Materials
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
Information not available
Start date
September 2025
Venue
Main Site
University Recruitment And Adm,
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
M13 9PL, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
Entry requirements
For students from Hong Kong
Grades AAA. This should include two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking A Level Maths, Grade A at GCSE Maths is required.Typical Contextual Offer: Grades AAB. This should include two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking A Level Maths, Grade A at GCSE Maths is required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.