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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: JF52

Materials Science and Engineering

Imperial College London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£10,050Per Year (Home)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Imperial College London, the BEng (Hon) Materials Science and Engineering provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Broaden your understanding of materials science and engineering (MSE) in this professionally accredited degree. Our daily routines are built around the manufactured items we use, from cars and computers to more advanced technologies such as satellite communications. This course examines how the invention and improvement of materials is helping solve real societal problems. Home/uk fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £38,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 100% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Structure and Properties of Materials
Thermodynamics and Kinetics in Materials
Materials Characterisation Techniques
Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
Processing and Manufacturing of Materials
Electronic and Magnetic Materials
Polymer Science and Engineering
Materials Selection and Sustainability
UCAS Code:JF52
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Must include: A in Mathematics A in Physics or Chemistry A in a useful subject General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted, nor are A-levels in foreign languages that are studied in the applicant’s native language. Useful subjects: Biology, Computing, Design and Technology, Economics, Electronics, English Language, English Literature, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Languages, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

Our minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Chemistry or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£10,050

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed Home fee Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed *Home tuition fees In England and Wales, the UK government sets the maximum tuition fee (known as a 'fee cap') chargeable by universities for Home students. Imperial’s Home fees for undergraduate courses starting in 2027 will align with this cap, which means that, subject to parliamentary approval, they are expected to be £10,050. Home fees explained It

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Imperial College London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£32,000£35,000£47,500
3 years£33,500£38,000£50,500
5 years£36,000£54,500£72,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 70% above UK average salary
This course
£54,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £16,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-03-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Studying
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
79%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
60%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Imperial College London

Imperial College London offers Materials Science and Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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