Materials Science 2022 undergraduate offer-holders

Make a difference with your degree

Congratulations on your offer of a place on a Materials Science course at Manchester.

Choose Manchester and you'll join the university with the largest and most diverse materials activity in Europe.

You'll also unlock numerous opportunities to connect with potential employers to shape your future and make a difference with your degree.

Strong industrial links ensure courses are wide-ranging and relevant to industrial needs.

Top five in the UK for Materials Science (QS World University Rankings, 2020).

Your next steps

Accept your offer

Received all of your offers? You can accept your place at university now via UCAS Hub.

Accept your offer

Your questions answered

We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.

Find out more about undergraduate applications

Chat to a student

Discover what it's like to study at Manchester by talking to a current student online.

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Explore Manchester

A brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's most liveable city.

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Learning and support

Your learning experience

VIDEO: Discover our Department

Staff and students introduce the fantastic facilities, industry links and teaching environment.

VIDEO: Discover Materials

Discover what Materials Science and Engineering is, what skills are needed to work in it and the global issues it addresses.

Meet our incredible alumni

In this video IET President Prof Danielle George interviews Materials Engineer Ella Podmore and asks what it's like to be a women engineer at McLaren Automotive.

Your facilities

A playground for engineers and material scientists

The largest UK university engineering building in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

Welcome to your new home of engineering and materials. Within the walls of this new campus, you will be able to enjoy innovative learning spaces and modern facilities that will enhance your university experience, in time for our full opening in September 2022.

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VIDEO: Where ideas come to life

"Connect, collaborate and create"

Discover how our engineering and materials sciences disciplines come together and bring ideas to life!

VIDEO: Inspiring future engineers

Professor Daneille George

Danielle tells us what the University is doing to attract the next generation of engineers and talks to some of our female students to find out what inspired them.

Meet the architect

Otto Diesfeldt, one of the architects behind MECD gives us his first impression of the completed building.

The future of learning

Find out about our revolutionary blended learning facilities and study spaces

The student perspective

Students share their impressions of what blended learning looks like and the benefits they feel will help them during their studies.

Take a virtual tour

Explore our specialist lecture theatres and labs in this virtual tour of Engineering Building B

See our 360° labs : Explore our Engineering Building B

Students and staff in blended learning environment

Student support

Your health, wellbeing and safety

Having welcomed our staff and students back to campus this year, find out how our University is keeping everyone as safe as possible.

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Peer support

Our student PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) scheme focuses on providing help that complements the staff-led teaching.

Learn more about peer support

Scholarships

Everything you need to know about student finance, and the funding available to you as an undergraduate student in the Department of Materials.

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Student life at Manchester

Explore what student life is like when you study at The University of Manchester.

The city of Manchester has an amazing student social scene, there truly is something for everyone here. There are also plenty of student societies to get involved with to explore your interests and make new friends. Get a flavour for student life at Manchester below.

VIDEO: Why Study at Manchester?

Gabriele describes why she chose to study at Manchester, and shares her experiences.

Careers and employability

Supporting your future

Our graduates are recognised by employers for their knowledge, advanced research skills and independent thinking. You will also benefit from our award-winning Careers Service, which will support your first steps towards your dream job.

Employability rate: 100% (15 months after the course, source Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020)
Average salary: £28,356 (15 months after the course, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020)

Careers service website

Students working in a Materials Science lab.

Our Alumni: Graduate Engineer at WMG

Discover how Ben Hunt used the University's Careers Service to find and secure his position on a graduate scheme.

Read Ben's blog : Our alumni – Ben Hunt, Graduate Engineer at WMG

Our Alumni: Working in the technology sector

Read about Biomaterial Science graduate Aiswarya, who was able to land a job at pioneering technology company ARM.

Read Aiswarya's blog : Our Alumni - Remote working in the UK technology sector

Racing to success

Graduate Ella Podmore talked to us after recently winning the Young Woman Engineer of the Year award by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Read Ella's blog

VIDEO: Science Alumni Panel - Undergraduate open day

Watch the recent Alumni Panel where Materials Science and Engineering graduate Molly Ward, shared her experiences working as a Supply Chain Strategist.

Events for offer-holders

Parents and carers event

Watch a recording of our recent parents / carers and supporters session for courses within the School of Natural Sciences.

This session was directed at parents/carers and supporters to find out more information and ask questions about your chosen course and the University.

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