⚠️

High Drop-out Rate Alert

20% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.

Home›Swansea University›BEng Materials Science and Engineering

BEng Materials Science and Engineering

Swansea University

Full-time3 YearsSubject: Engineering and Technology

Apply via UCAS University Page Compare

Course Score

B /74

Graduate Salary

£30,000

Satisfaction

77%

Degree Completion

80%

Professional Jobs

75%

Meaningful Work

95%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

26%

Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

Pick your path - AI impact varies by career

28%Civil Engineering Technician 28%Engineering Construction Rigger 28%Engineering Technicians n.e.c.28%Materials Engineer

AI impact by graduate destination

Business and public service associate48%

Natural and social science40%

Engineering28%

Caring personal services6%

Sports and fitness5%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Civil Engineering Technician

£24,000 - £30,000

Engineering Construction Rigger

£25,000 - £30,000

Engineering Technicians n.e.c.

£22,000 - £28,000

Materials Engineer

£28,000 - £35,000

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Engineering and Technology graduates

Start

Sep 2027

Graduate

2030

First job

~2031

£30,000

typical starting salary

£27,500

£35,500

Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount

· Engineering and Technology graduates nationally earn £23,000-£75,000 (672 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01

Natural and social science professionals

★ Professional

25%

02

Engineering professionals

★ Professional

25%

03

Quality and Regulatory Professionals

★ Professional

10%

04

Sports and fitness occupations

★ Professional

10%

05

Business and public service associate professionals

★ Professional

10%

06

Process, plant and machine operatives

10%

07

Caring personal services

10%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Civil Engineering Technician

Explore this career path in depth, including typical tasks, salary scales, and long-term progression.

Read full guide

Engineering Construction Rigger

Explore this career path in depth, including typical tasks, salary scales, and long-term progression.

Read full guide

Engineering Technicians n.e.c.

Explore this career path in depth, including typical tasks, salary scales, and long-term progression.

Read full guide

Materials Engineer

Explore this career path in depth, including typical tasks, salary scales, and long-term progression.

Read full guide

Outcomes

80%

Continuation

75%

Professional Work

95%

Meaningful Role

80%

Career On Track

Similarly Ranked Alternatives

Mechanical Engineering (with integrated Foundation Year)

BEngMechanical Engineering (with integrated Foundat...

Satisfaction79%

Chemical Engineering

BEngChemical Engineering

Swansea University

Satisfaction92%

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MEngElectrical and Electronic Engineering

Coventry University

Satisfaction76%

Automotive Engineering

BEngAutomotive Engineering

the West of England, Bristol

Satisfaction79%

What comes next? 🎓

Choosing the right university starts with choosing the right school. Explore transparent, data-driven school profiles powered by official DfE statistics.

Explore Schools on WhatSchool.ai →