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.
A welcome from our students
Our students have a special message just for you.
Watch their quick congratulatory video and get a glimpse of the exciting journey that could soon be yours. 🚀💜
From joining societies to brushing up your cooking skills, hear how to make the most of your offer-holder experience before joining us in Manchester!
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Industry links
Strong industrial links keep our courses relevant to industry needs, with graduates progressing to leading companies including Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover and McLaren.
Top 5
We are ranked 4th best in the UK for Materials Science (QS World University Rankings, 2025).
Accreditation
Our courses are accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).
Excellent facilities
Experience our brand-new home for Engineering and Materials Science with state-of-the-art facilities and spaces in the Nancy Rothwell Buidling. Read on to find out more!
Learning and support
Your learning experience
Sustainable Materials
Hear from Dr Tom McDonald, one of our academics in materials science, as he uncovers the paradox of plastics - essential yet problematic - and discusses how we can balance their benefits for a sustainable future.
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!
Student life at Manchester
Day in the life of a Materials Science student
Hear from Jana about what it's like to study Materials here at Manchester- from lectures to labs, to lunch with friends!
Your facilities
Where ideas come to life
Discover how our engineering and materials sciences disciplines come together and bring ideas to life!
Inspiring future engineers
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.
The future of learning
Learn more 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.
Student support
Your health, wellbeing and safety
At Manchester, we offer all our students support and encouragement to stay happy and healthy at university.
Peer support
Our student PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) scheme focuses on providing help that complements the staff-led teaching.
Cost of Living
Here's how we support current students with their finances while they're studying with us.
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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.
- Average salary: £30,000
- Making a difference: 75% of employed graduates agree their work is meaningful
* Stats taken from the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, 15 months after graduation from Materials Science courses
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
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.
Materials Engineering Manager at McLaren
Hear from Ella Podmore MBE about where her undergraduate degree in Materials Science at Manchester has taken her.
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.
Your questions
We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.
Explore Manchester
Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2019) and the city voted 3rd Best in the World (TimeOut, 2021).
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