Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Materials Science and Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year course at University of Sheffield.
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A,A,B
including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry
Location | Fees |
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England | £9,535 per year |
Scotland | £9,535 per year |
Wales | £9,535 per year |
Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
International | £30,570 per year |
UCAS code: J591
Here's what University of Sheffield says about its Materials Science and Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year course.
Discover the underlying principles of materials science and how these are applied across materials engineering situations. Keep your course general or tailor your degree with optional materials modules. You'll interact directly with industry through an industrial placement and industrial focussed projects, and in the final year undertake a research project embedded in one of our leading research groups.
Discover the principles and application of materials science and engineering, research and industrial practice.
The Materials Science and Engineering MEng at Sheffield offers a unique balance of research and practical industrial experience, preparing you for diverse careers in both research and industry.
From day one, you’ll focus on real-world applications. In your first two years, you’ll build a strong theoretical foundation while gaining hands-on practical skills essential for materials engineers.
Project work will challenge you to solve real engineering problems, while developing key skills such as project management, communication, and technical problem-solving - qualities highly valued by employers.
Your industrial placement will provide you with an opportunity to connect with external industrial partners, offering invaluable experience in applying professional practices and research principles to solve industry challenges. You’ll collaborate in teams to deliver effective solutions, demonstrating your expertise in real-world settings.
In your final year, you’ll undertake an independent research project of your choice embedded in one of our leading research groups. This is your opportunity to showcase technical lab skills, deepen your knowledge, and contribute innovative ideas to the field of materials science.
Taught by world-leading researchers and supported by cutting-edge facilities, this course equips you with practical skills and knowledge highly sought after across a wide range of industries, preparing you to tackle the engineering challenges of the 21st century.
This course is fully accredited by the IOM3, meaning it counts towards later professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
This course is fully accredited by the The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), meaning it counts towards later professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Why study this course?
Industrial placement year - you have the option to either study abroad for a year or spend a year working in industry, gaining real-world experience and connections. Links with partners such as Siemens Gamesa and Rolls-Royce make Sheffield the right choice if you want to do a placement year – and mean we have world-famous companies joining us on campus for employability fairs and networking sessions.
Artefacts project - bridging theory and practice, this project empowers you to explore the use of different materials in commercial products, in an open-ended group project.
Links with industry - our Industrial Advisory Board provides a link between your studies and the professional world, ensuring we teach you the skills in demand from industry.
Practical training - you’ll be using industry standard equipment – making, testing and characterising different materials in our bespoke labs.
Specialist teaching facilities - 'Learning by doing' is the reason The Diamond was built. Dedicated to engineering, you’ll apply the theory you learn in lectures and during lab classes – consolidating your understanding alongside students from other disciplines, and beyond the bounds of the curriculum.
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering (Materials)
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Materials engineering
• Materials science
Start date
September 29, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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The Materials Science and Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year course at University of Sheffield features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
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Learning opportunities
91%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
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Student voice
86%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
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Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
98%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
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Teaching on my course
91%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
75%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
77%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
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Academic support
90%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
90%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
83%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
95%
high
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
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Engineering professionals
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Graduate statistics
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Engineering professionals
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Architecture and construction professionals
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Artistic, literary and media occupations
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Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from University of Sheffield graduates who took Materials Science and Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.6k
First year after graduation
£33.2k
Third year after graduation
£38.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Materials Science and Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year.
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