Materials Science and Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year - BEng (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Sheffield, UK

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Materials Science and Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year - BEng (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

In our core undergraduate degree, you'll discover the underlying principles of materials science, and how these are applied across materials engineering situations. You can keep your course general or tailor your degree in later years with optional materials modules.As well as lectures and tutorials, you'll learn through experiencing real-world engineering situations with extensive practical work in important manufacturing processes and using the latest investigative equipment. You will also have the opportunity to interact with industry and gain valuable experience of the workplace. It is possible to switch between the BEng and MEng (based on performance on the exams in the course) at the end of the second year.Between your second and third years, you will undertake a year-long placement in industry, which will give you invaluable experience and skills to prepare you for your future career. Industry placement

Which department am I in?

Materials Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£30,570.00 (33,30,791) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Sheffield Main

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, NORTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The A Level entry requirements for this course are: AAB including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification ABB including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry + A in a relevant EPQ. International Baccalaureate 34 with 6, 5 in two of Higher Level Maths, Physics or Chemistry. BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in Engineering, Applied Science or Blacksmithing and Metalworking + A in A Level Maths. BTEC Diploma DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths. T Level Distinction in either the Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing or Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths. Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AABBB + AB in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry. Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (to include units in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry), with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

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

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

This university accepts pathways courses from
  • University of Sheffield International College - Study Group UK
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