PostgraduateFull-time

Materials Engineering, MSc

Swansea UniversitySwansea, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Materials Technology
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

The MSc in Materials Engineering provides you with an advanced understanding of the field of materials science and engineering, furthering your analytical abilities and hands-on experience of industry-relevant equipment, to address the demands of the international materials industry. As one of the UK’s leading centres for materials teaching and research, Swansea University offers you an innovative programme that combines fundamental knowledge of core materials, with applied and emerging design and manufacturing techniques, to cater to a wide range of technological applications. With a strong emphasis on addressing socio-economic and environmental concerns in future technological development, you will build technical excellence alongside creativity, ethical awareness, and social responsibility, empowering you to contribute to a more inclusive and forward-thinking industry. The course can be studied full-time or part-time with the option to include a Year in Industry.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2
Degree2nd class · Subjects: Engineering · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification to make sure you get the full benefit from studying at Swansea. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 5.5 in each component). A full list of acceptable English Language tests can be found at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements

Fees

International students: £24,600 per year

UK students: £12,100 per year

Start dates

Sep 2026

Application deadline

Home; 29 July 2026 (International)

Campus

  • Bay Campus, United Kingdom

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Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Bachelor/Honors Bachelor/Doctor in the field of Dentistry or Medicine or Veterinary Medicine/Juris Doctor or other non-medical first professional degree: UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass) CGPA 2.67 (out of 4.0) UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit) CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) UK First or Master’s (Distinction) CGPA 3.67 (out of 4.0)

English language

Most academic departments will ask for an IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) for postgraduate degrees, but there are exceptions and you should always check the individual entry requirements on our course pages, or check the conditions included in your offer letter.

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Scholarships at Swansea University

3 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
  • Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
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TuitionGBP 24,600
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 39,986

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