Materials Science and Engineering, MEng (Hons)

Program Overview

This MEng program in Materials Engineering equips students with analytical abilities and hands-on experience in advanced materials engineering. Through a combination of lectures, lab work, and industry experience, students develop skills for careers in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and energy generation. The program offers opportunities for study abroad or industry placement, enhancing employability and global perspectives.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in engineering sectors, including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, sports, and energy generation.
• Students will develop analytical abilities and hands-on experience with advanced equipment.
• The program includes opportunities for industry experience or studying abroad to enhance employability and cultivate a global perspective.

Outline:

Module Structure for 4 Year Full-Time MEng

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Engineering for People Hackathon
• Introduction to Materials Engineering
• Materials Resources
• Engineering Analysis for Materials 1
• Design and Laboratory Classes 1
• Manufacturing Technology I
• Mechanical Properties of Materials
• Materials Practicals 1: structure/property links in metals
• Engineering Analysis for Materials 2
• Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry
• Case Studies in Materials

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Software Engineering
• Research Project Preparation
• Functional and Smart Materials
• Microstructure Evolution and Control in Metallic Materials
• Statistical Techniques in Engineering
• Materials Practicals 2a: Microstructure Development in Alloy Systems
• Order and Disorder in Materials
• Materials for Energy
• Polymers: Structure and Processing
• Computational Materials 1
• Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials
• Manufacturing Technology II
• Materials Practicals 2b: Applied examples in advanced metallic materials

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Advanced Optical Materials and Devices
• Research Project
• Fracture and Fatigue
• Engineering Management
• Microstructure and Characterisation
• Physical Metallurgy of Steels
• Polymers: Properties and Design

Year 4 (Level 7)

• Polymer Processing
• Group Project (Mechanical & Materials)
• Structural Integrity of Aerospace Metals
• Power Generation Systems
• Sustainability and Environmental Assessment
• Social, environmental and economic context of research
• Additive Manufacturing
• Business Leadership for Engineers
• Simulation Based Product Design
• Aerospace Materials Engineering

Module Structure for 5 Year Full-Time MEng with a Year Abroad

• The module structure for this variant is identical to the 4 Year Full-Time MEng program for Years 1-3 and 5.
• In Year 4, students will complete a Study Abroad (Engineering) module.

Module Structure for 5 Year Full-Time MEng with a Year in Industry

• The module structure for this variant is identical to the 4 Year Full-Time MEng program for Years 1-3.
• In Year 4, students will complete a Placement Preparation: Engineering Industrial Year module.

Teaching:

• The program employs a combination of lectures, laboratory work, seminars, and group projects.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced equipment for characterizing the mechanical properties of various materials and conducting microanalysis and electron backscatter diffraction.
• Industrial visits to companies such as Tata Steel, Timet, Ensinger, and Airbus provide real-world insights.

Careers:

• Graduates from the program pursue successful careers in various engineering sectors, including:
Metallurgist Product Development Scientist Research Scientist Biomedical Engineer Patent Examiner Quality Manager
• Swansea University graduates have a strong track record of employability, with 97% in employment, study, and/or other activities such as traveling within 15 months of leaving the university.

4 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 24,500 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 25,750 5 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 24,500 5 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 24,500 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 25,750 5 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 24,500 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 25,750 Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government. Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page. You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page. You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page. Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.