Materials

We are one of the largest departments for Materials Engineering in the UK, providing world-leading engineering solutions to tackle today's global challenges.

100% of research impact rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’

REF 2021

Top 10 in the UK for Materials Technology

The Complete University Guide 2026

Top 5 in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Materials Technology

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

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We offer a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate, master's and PhD study.

Research and innovation

Our research has a significant impact and aims to tackle a huge variety of real-world, global issues.

Our research and innovation

Research spotlights

Finding engineering solutions to address current and future challenges for society, through our multidisciplinary research.

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Research areas

See how we're tackling some of the biggest global challenges and shaping the societies of our future.

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Our people

We attract and recruit exceptional academics who are leaders in their fields, passionate about what they teach, and at the cutting edge of recent research.

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About the School

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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