Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Materials Science and Engineering at Swansea University explores the properties of matter and their control, connecting physics and chemistry with engineering. The program prepares students for careers in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, sports, and energy generation through a combination of analytical abilities and hands-on experience with advanced equipment. Graduates are equipped for roles such as metallurgist, product development scientist, and manufacturing systems engineer.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Successful innovation depends on the selection and performance of key materials. From cars, aeroplanes and cruise ships, to sports equipment and musical instruments, the right materials can help to define technological progress. Materials Science and Engineering explores how the properties of matter can be controlled. It includes elements of physics and chemistry, connecting closely with most other areas of engineering. The integrated Engineering Foundation Year programme can lead to any full engineering degree. It is not a qualification in its own right, but the first year of a four-year BEng degree. This degree will prepare you for a rewarding career across engineering sectors including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, sports, and energy generation. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of advanced equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider aerospace industry.
Outline:
Year 0 (Level 3)
Entry Level 3 / Foundation Year Compulsory Modules Module Name
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Module Duration|
Credits|
Module Code- --|---|---|---| Fundamentals of Engineering Design | Academic Year | 30 | EG-000 Foundation Mathematics for Engineers I | September-January | 15 | EG-001 Chemistry of Materials | September-January | 15 | EG-091 Fundamentals of Engineering Science | September-January | 15 | EG-092 Foundation Mathematics for Engineers II | January-June | 15 | EG-002 Applied Engineering | January-June | 30 | EG-003
Year 1 (Level 4)
FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert Students choose 120 credits from the following: Compulsory Modules Module Name
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Module Duration|
Credits|
Module Code- --|---|---|---| Engineering for People Hackathon | September-January | 10 | EG-133 Introduction to Materials Engineering | September-January | 10 | EG-180 Materials Resources | September-January | 10 | EG-183 Engineering Analysis for Materials 1 | September-January | 10 | EG-187 Design and Laboratory Classes 1 | September-January | 10 | EGA163 Manufacturing Technology I | January-June | 10 | EG-182 Mechanical Properties of Materials | January-June | 10 | EG-184 Materials Practicals 1: structure / property links in metals | January-June | 10 | EG-185 Engineering Analysis for Materials 2 | January-June | 10 | EG-188 Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry | January-June | 10 | EGA110 Case Studies in Materials | January-June | 10 | EGA113 Optional Modules Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:
Module Name
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Module Duration
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Credits
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Module Code
- --|---|---|---| GuidanceData analysis and simulation | September-January | 10 | EG-137 Foundation Chemistry | September-January | 10 | EGA103 Engineering Science | September-January | 10 | EGA106
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip Compulsory Modules Module Name
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Module Duration|
Credits|
Module Code- --|---|---|---| Software Engineering | September-January | 10 | EG-244 Research Project Preparation | September-June | 0 | EG-277 Functional and Smart Materials | September-January | 10 | EG-279 Microstructure Evolution and Control in Metallic Materials | September-January | 10 | EG-280 Statistical Techniques in Engineering | September-January | 10 | EG-285 Materials Practicals 2a: Microstructure Development in Alloy Systems | September-January | 10 | EG-286 Order and Disorder in Materials | September-January | 10 | EG-290 Materials for Energy | January-June | 10 | EG-218 Polymers: Structure and Processing | January-June | 10 | EG-281 Computational Materials 1 | January-June | 10 | EG-282 Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials | January-June | 10 | EG-283 Manufacturing Technology II | January-June | 10 | EG-284 Materials Practicals 2b: Applied examples in advanced metallic materials | January-June | 10 | EG-287
Year 3 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours Students choose 120 credits from the following: Compulsory Modules Module Name
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Module Duration|
Credits|
Module Code- --|---|---|---| Advanced Optical Materials and Devices | September-January | 10 | EG-3071 Research Project | September-June | 30 | EG-353 Fracture and Fatigue | September-January | 10 | EG-381 Engineering Management | September-June | 10 | EG-386 Microstructure and Characterisation | September-January | 10 | EG-391 Physical Metallurgy of Steels | September-January | 10 | EG-392 Polymers: Properties and Design | January-June | 10 | EG-385 Optional Modules Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:
Module Name
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Module Duration
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Credits
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Module Code
- --|---|---|---| Ceramics | January-June | 10 | EG-383 Materials Degradation and Protection | January-June | 10 | EG-387 Propulsion | January-June | 10 | EG-397
Teaching:
We are proud to provide an outstanding educational experience, using the most effective learning and teaching approaches, carefully tailored to suit the specific needs of your course. Apart from a small number of online-only courses, most of our courses consist of in-person, on-campus teaching, enabling full engagement with your lecturers and fellow students. Practical skills sessions, lab work seminars, and workshops predominantly take place in person, allowing for group working and demonstrations. We also operate virtual labs and Simulated Learning Environments which will facilitate greater access to training opportunities in the future. However, our approach also includes the use of some online learning to support and enhance traditional face-to-face teaching. Online learning may take place ‘live’ using software such as Zoom, allowing you to interact with the lecturer and other students and to ask questions. Lecture recordings also allow for more flexibility to revisit material, to revise for assessments and to enhance learning outside of the classroom. Some modules have extra resources in Canvas, such as videos, slides and quizzes enabling further flexible study.
Careers:
Graduates of Materials Science and Engineering at Swansea are set on course for a range of exciting career opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles: Metallurgist Product Development Scientist Biomedical Engineer Manufacturing Systems Engineer Patent Examiner Quality Manager Process Development Scientist
Tuition Fees - Year 1 £ 9,000 £ 25,750 £ 25,750
