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Sheffield, University of, MEng (Hons), Metallurgy

 United Kingdom

 

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Study modeFull-time Start daten/a Durationyears: 4
This course gives students the ability to tackle situations that metallurgists and engineers encounter on an everyday basis; students learn how to tailor the properties of metals and other materials to meet design requirements, using an understanding of their structure, composition and processing; the programme provides students with a solid basis in the underlying science and uses a hands-on approach and exposure to real situations to give students a good understanding of practical applications; case studies, design projects, group industrial projects, laboratory work, manufacturing plant visits, tutorial and the five-month MEng paid placement in a metals-using or producing industry are all designed to aid students' development as a metallurgist and engineer.

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The University of Sheffield has a fantastic reputation for research. It is part of the elite Russell Group of universities* and makes a significant contribution across many fields every year
The latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) placed the University of Sheffield in the top 10 per cent of all UK universities. 86 per cent of the research submitted was rigorously judged as world leading or internationally excellent.

  • Located in the heart of the UK just 11 km from the Peak District National Park, and two-and-a-half hours from London by train.
  • Sheffield is well served by national road and rail networks and has excellent local transport. The university campus is on the western edge of the city centre and is easy to get to by car, bus and tram.
  • England’s fourth city is famously friendly, excellent for student social life and entertainment.
  • Greenest city in England, with 150 woodlands and 50 parks.