Undergraduate study
Top 10 in the UK for Materials Technology
The Complete University Guide 2024
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is internationally-recognised for its materials science and engineering provision, which has been a key strength of the University for over 50 years. If you are interested in developing new and improved materials for the next generation of engineering applications, our materials courses are for you.
Study with us because
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We are regarded as one of the UK’s leading materials departments
Ranked in the UK's top 10 for Materials Technology (The Complete University Guide 2024 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).
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Enjoy hands-on industry experience with some of the world's leading companies
We run our own Engineering Placements and Careers Fair which sees over 70 companies attend looking to employ our engineering students and graduates.
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Highly employable graduates with excellent starting salaries
Our graduates go on to a wide array of career paths upon graduation with the average starting salary at £28,000 (Graduate Outcomes, Bioengineering and Materials, 2020-21 graduates)
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Our courses form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting and rewarding career
As well as a top salary, a degree in engineering presents wide-reaching opportunities in leading organisations around the world. Our graduates work across the globe for leading companies.
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All of our undergraduate courses provide the option of a year out working in industry.
The Department’s close links with industrial partners means we are able to provide our students with considerable help in sourcing and securing their placement.
