Materials Science and Engineering

The University of Sheffield · Sheffield

Qualification

Degree

Length

5 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.

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About this course

This course explores the principles of materials and how they are used in engineering. This foundation year is for students looking to strengthen their science skills and knowledge before starting the degree, giving a strong start and preparing you for the MEng, and hands-on materials projects. This course explores the principles of materials and how they are used in engineering.

This foundation year is for students looking to strengthen their science skills and knowledge before starting the degree, giving a strong start and preparing you for the MEng, and hands-on materials projects. This course is no longer taking applications for 2026-27 entry. View 2027-28 entry or find another undergraduate course .

We are ranked number one for Teaching on my course, Learning opportunities and Academic support in Materials Science, and for Student voice in Materials Technology (National Student Survey 2025). This year prepares you for degree-level study, providing essential science, maths, and engineering skills. With tailored support throughout, you’ll develop the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed, and on successful completion, automatically progress to year 1 of the Materials Science and Engineering course.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

96-111 pts30%

112-127 pts40%

128-143 pts10%

144-159 pts15%

192-207 pts10%

How they qualified

100% got in with alevel.

alevel100%

Could I get in? Try your grades

120 UCAS pts