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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: J511

Materials Science and Engineering

Queen Mary University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£32,950Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of 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. Ever wondered how an F1 car can weigh so little? Or what an artificial heart valve is made of? If so, this is the degree for you. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Materials Science Fundamentals
Engineering Mathematics and Modelling
Mechanical Properties of Materials
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Materials Processing and Manufacturing
Structural Analysis and Design
Polymers
Ceramics and Composites
Design Project and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:J511
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Including at least two subjects of Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking. Please note: You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,5,5 in HL subjects, including at least two subjects from Maths, Physics or Chemistry.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£98,850

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Mary University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£26,500£32,500£39,500
5 years£31,500£40,500£54,000

UK subject average: £34,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£34,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 19% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£34,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%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
80%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
58%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
70%
Student voice
77%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers Materials Science and Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#110QS World
#16UK Ranking
24,640+Students
257+Courses
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