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Materials Engineering/Metallurgy: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BEng/MEng
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Materials Engineering/Metallurgy: University of Birmingham, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Material Technology
Duration 
3 years for BEng, 4 years for MEng
Scholarship and Grants 

http://www.eng.bham.ac.uk/study/undergra...

Telephone 
+44 (0)121 414 3344
Fax 
+44(0)121 414 3971
Website 
http://www.eng.bham.ac.uk/metallurgy



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Courses available

  • Metallurgy/Materials Engineering BEng/MEng
    UCAS code: JJ25
  • Materials Science and Energy Engineering BEng/MEng
    UCAS code: JH58
  • Materials Science and Engineering with Business Management BEng/MEng
    UCAS code: J5NC
  • Materials Science and Technology/Materials Engineering BEng/MEng
    UCAS code: J5F2

Materials surround us – from bricks to body scanners. Our programmes in Metallurgy and Materials provide an understanding of how materials behave, and how they can be used and improved, which is essential to the development of new products and the practical realisation of new scientific phenomena.

Metallurgy and Materials and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC) in Materials Processing together make up one of the largest centres for materials research in the UK. We have over 30 full-time academic staff in addition to 30 honorary and visiting staff, 50 research fellows and close to 130 postgraduate students.

Our research income is in the region of £4.1 million per year. Success in joint research with industry has been recognised by the award of the Secretary of State for Industry’s University/Industry Partnership Prize and the extremely prestigious award of 6* in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise.

First and second years

Our programmes share a common first two years, with lectures, practicals and case studies developing your understanding in all areas of materials, including: properties, selection, processing, failure and protection of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. These are related to applications such as aerospace, automotive, sports, IT and biomedicine.

Case studies build your teamwork and communication skills. A ten-week paid industrial placement at the end of your second year allows you to put all your skills into practice; eligible students can choose the MEng programme, which involves a six-month industrial project in the fourth year.

Third and fourth years

The third and fourth years advance your understanding of design, processing, failure and applications, along with management, whilst options allow you to gain specialist materials knowledge in areas that interest you most, such as aerospace, sports and biomaterials. You also take part in an individual research project (BEng) or a multidisciplinary project (MEng).

Year abroad

Students on the MEng programme who are performing at a suitably high academic level can opt to study their third year at an overseas university.

Year in industry

We help and encourage you to gain work experience in an engineering firm. Industrial experience increases your employability, helps you to choose your career path and increases your motivation to succeed in your chosen profession. This could be a placement between your second and third years, a single semester of an MEng fourth year, a summer vacation job or a gap year between school and university.

Teaching and assessment

The degree programme is composed of modules. Each module consists of a series of lectures that are delivered in conjunction with a range of continuous assessment exercises. These exercises typically include laboratory practicals, class tutorials and case studies.

Career opportunities

Our many close industrial links mean that your employment prospects are excellent. On graduation you will have the specialist knowledge, understanding and transferable skills needed to fulfil a challenging and rewarding career in any industry making or using materials – for example,  in companies such as Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Cars and Corus.
Professional accreditation: J5F2 and JJ25 are accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) towards CEng status

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: ABB
  • Required subjects: Mathematics at either A or AS level; one A level from Physics, Design and Technology or Chemistry
  • General Studies: not accepted, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32 points including Mathematics at HL or SL; one from Physics, Design Technology or Chemistry at HL

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Additional information

  1. J5NC incorporates the Business Management Minor – a co-ordinated suite of modules delivered by the Birmingham Business School, occupying one-third of each year.
  2. A language study option is available.
  3. A Foundation Year is also available.
  4. Scholarships and paid research placements are available for eligible students.
  5. A course brochure is available from the Admissions Tutor.

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