About this course
University of Sheffield offers MSc Materials Science and Engineering as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Materials and Mineral Engineering. Based in Sheffield, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £32,905 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules. We accept degrees in the following subject areas:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering / Biomedical Engineering
- Biology
- Biomedicine / Bioscience
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
- Materials Science / Materials Engineering / Materials Processing / Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals / Metallics / Metallurgy
- New Energy Materials and Devices
- Physics
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
