MEng (Hons) Materials Science and Engineering at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Explore the science and engineering behind the materials transforming our world, from clean energy to biomedical innovation. The development of new and improved materials is at the heart of a huge range of technologies. These can be from the objects we use every day such as food packaging, novel batteries and fuel cells, power electric vehicles and more advanced materials for biomedical applications, such as implants.

Faculty: School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering | Department: Materials | Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich); integrated master's | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Introduce the commercial, social and environmental context of engineering design, including sustainability and ethics, process economics, and EDI. Year 1 compulsory modules: Engineering Principles and Design, Mathematics for Materials, Thermofluids, Experimentation and Practical Skills, Introductory Materials Science, Computer Aided Engineering.

Career pathways

Our graduates are keenly sought after by high-profile engineering companies. These companies have experience with Loughborough graduates who are enthusiastic and equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive contribution to their organisation.

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Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: AAA including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. Typical IB offer: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including any two of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology at HL. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: D*DD with Distinctions in all Maths units.; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: D*D with Distinctions in all Maths units plus A level Grade A in either Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. GCSE: GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are usually selected based on their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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