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Master of Materials Science and Engineering
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Advanced doctorate building the ability to solve challenging materials problems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Materials Science and Engineering. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Faculty posts at universities
- High-level materials careers
Curriculum
- Four core subjects
- Two seminar-based courses
- First-year thesis research
- Three post-core electives
- A minor of two or three subjects
- A general exam and a publishable doctoral thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical UCAS offer AAA at A level for UK applicants
- IB
- BTEC and international equivalents (e.g. ATAR
- Abitur) listed per country on the course page
- GCSE English language and maths grade 4/C.
- UK typical A level offers AAB to A*AA (e.g. MEng AAA
- MMath AAA/A*AB or AAB)
- IB and country equivalents per course page.
Accepted academic background
A levels, IB, BTEC or equivalent international secondary qualification, As for bachelor courses, Subject requirements per course.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element)
- TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section
- PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale
- Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening
- Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £31,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Loughborough |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Materials |
| Department | Materials Science and Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 240 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Aug 2027
283 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 23 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £31,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element), TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section, PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale, Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening, Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading).