Overview

It is estimated that 70 per cent of innovations are due to an advance in materials. This Materials Science and Engineering course at University of Sheffield provides a solid grounding across a wide variety of materials, and aims to prepare you for a career in industry or research by teaching you the concepts and theories that make materials science and engineering possible.

Key Features

Our research-led teaching introduces you to all the latest developments.

You’ll have the option to keep your course general or tailor your degree with optional modules to specialise in the area that interests you the most.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science of Materials

Materials Processing and Characterisation

Practical, Modelling and Digital Skills

Heat and Materials with Application

Research Project in an area of your choice

Nuclear Reactor Engineering Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science Physics General Engineering & Technology View 92 other Masters in Materials Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good honours degree in materials, a physical science (chemistry or physics) or a related engineering subject

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

32905 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13660 GBP / year

≈ 13660 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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