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This is your future

Materials Science

Get ready to join a global community that helps brilliant thinkers turn inspiration into reality, encouraging innovation, experimentation and creative thinking.

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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.

Meet your Head of Department

Prof Sarah Cartmell welcomes you to Manchester

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Industry links

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

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Top 5

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

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World-leading

Study at a world-leading centre for materials design and manufacture, including the Henry Royce Institute.

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Excellent facilities

Experience our brand-new home for Engineering and Materials Science with state-of-the-art facilities and spaces.

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Learning and support

Your learning experience

VIDEO: Discover our Department

Hear from our staff and students about the fantastic facilities, industry links and teaching environment on offer at Manchester.

VIDEO: Discover Materials

Discover more about Materials Science and the crucial role materials play in tackling current global issues. Material Scientists and Engineers- the future is yours!

Our incredible alumni

Listen in to IET President Prof Danielle George interviewing Materials Engineer Ella Podmore to find out what it's like to be a woman 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.

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Where ideas come to life

"Connect, collaborate and create"

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

Inspiring future engineers

Professor Danielle George

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

Meet the architect

Otto Diesfeldt, one of the architects, 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 A

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Student support

Your health, wellbeing and safety

At Manchester, we offer all our students support and encouragement to stay happy and healthy at university.

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Peer support

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

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Cost of Living

Here's how we support current students with their finances while they're studying with us.

Find out more : about financial support

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Scholarship Ceremony

Hear from previous recipients of our scholarships at last years Scholarship Ceremony.

Click here to learn more about our scholarships.

Student life at Manchester

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. 

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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)

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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

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Making the world a safer place

Hear about the exciting work Colette is doing in digital technology innovation and how her degree in Materials Science and Engineering prepared her for her career.

Read Collete's blog

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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

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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.

Your next steps

Accept your offer

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

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Your questions answered

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

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

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

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Courses in this subject area can be found on our course finder. 

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Contact our admissions staff if you have any further questions. 

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The latest news and stories from across the Department. 

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