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Materials Science and Engineering, BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons)

Swansea UniversitySwansea, United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
3 Year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Materials Technology
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

Successful innovation is dependent on the selection and performance of key materials. From cars, aeroplanes and cruise ships, to sports and musical instruments, prosthetics, mobile phones and flexible solar cells, the right materials can help to define technological progress. Materials Science and Engineering explores how the properties of matter can be controlled, enhanced and manipulated to not only improve performance in existing applications but also to establish new technological applications. Our Materials Science and Engineering degrees will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of materials science and engineering, developing your analytical abilities alongside hands-on experience of advanced equipment, to meet the evolving demands of the UK materials industry and global research sectors, including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, sports and energy generation. You will be prepared to respond to pressing global challenges, including climate change, energy transition, resource scarcity and social equity, and will work to consider the broader social and environmental implications of engineering design. The programme is studied as a 3-year Bachelors of Engineering (BEng), or a 4-year Integrated Master of Engineering (MEng) which meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Both our BEng and MEng courses include options to study with a Year Abroad, a Year in Industry and a Foundation Year.

Entry requirements

A levelsABB-BCC
BTECD*D*D · Subjects: to include a Distinction in Engineering Principles and Further Engineering Mathematics units
Access to HE DiplomaUK Access: In Engineering - Minimum of 33 Distinctions (Distinctions in all Maths modules), 9 Merits and 3 credits at Level 3
T LevelsDistinction · and grade B in A Level Maths
UCAS Tariff points120 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate32

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language qualification. Please see the Swansea University admissions English language requirements page for a full list of accepted qualifications and tests.

Fees

International students: £29,800 a year (2027/28, from the university's page, checked 31 October 2026)

UK students: £9,790 per year

Start dates

Sep 2026

Application deadline

Home; 26 August 2026 (International)

Campus

  • Bay Campus, United Kingdom

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Academic

ACT Overall score: 24 AP Complete x3 AP exams, with an overall score of 4, 3, 3. SAT 570 in Mathematics and 610 in Reading & Writing. *a combination of the qualifications above can be accepted. Applicants should submit all of their test scores and the highest scores in each will be submitted. All students from the USA should also have passed the High School Graduation Diploma.

English language

Accepted from United States: Qualification: High School Diploma | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0: C | Equivalent to IELTS 6.5: C | Equivalent to IELTS 7.0: C | Validity Period: 10 years | Standard: Most academic departments will ask for an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) for undergraduate 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
  • International Excellence Scholarships
  • Swansea University Sport Scholarship
  • Thrive Bursary£4,000.00 (US$ 5,166)
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TuitionGBP 29,800
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 45,186

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