Overview
We list Nuclear Engineering MEng because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 4 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Nuclear Engineering pairs analytical modules with hands-on build and test work. We currently work with 21 universities on this course across 19 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.000 to £37.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A sector with a long-term programme behind it and an ageing workforce in front of it, so the demand is real and durable. Security clearance and British nationality requirements apply to a large share of the posts.
Roles graduates go into
- Nuclear engineer
- Reactor or safety case engineer
- Decommissioning engineer
- Radiation protection adviser
- Systems and commissioning engineer
- Regulatory and licensing engineer
Where they work
- Generators and new build programmes
- Decommissioning authorities and sites
- Defence naval propulsion
- Regulators such as the ONR
- Engineering consultancies
After the course
Chartership through the Nuclear Institute or your parent engineering body, plus site-specific clearance.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,000 - £37,000