What will I learn?

Prepare for a career in industry or research by learning the concepts and theories that make materials science and engineering possible.

Course description

It is estimated that 70 per cent of innovations are due to an advance in materials. This course provides a solid grounding across a wide variety of materials, and aims to prepare you for a career in industry or research by teaching you the concepts and theories that make materials science and engineering possible.

Our research-led teaching introduces you to all the latest developments. You鈥檒l have the option to keep your course general or tailor your degree with optional modules to specialise in the area that interests you the most.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

Which department am I in?

Materials Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

拢29,700.00 (32,35,999) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Sheffield

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

S10 2TN, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in materials, a physical science (chemistry or physics) or a related engineering subject. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. TOEFL Overall score of 88 with a minimum of 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking and 19 in Writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.