MEng (Hons) Automotive Materials at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Explore cutting-edge materials innovation driving the future of the automotive industry. Automotive companies are focusing on developing new materials to keep up with policies and increased demand. This means there is a need for increased fuel efficiency and lighter vehicles to meet new environmental regulations, alongside delivering superior value to customers.

Faculty: School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering | Department: Materials | Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich); integrated master's | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Introduce the commercial, social and environmental context of engineering design, including sustainability and ethics, process economics, and EDI. Year 1 compulsory modules: Engineering Principles and Design, Mathematics for Materials, Thermofluids, Experimentation and Practical Skills, Introductory Materials Science, Computer Aided Engineering.

Career pathways

Our graduates are keenly sought after by high-profile engineering companies. These companies have experience with Loughborough graduates who are enthusiastic and equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive contribution to their organisation.

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Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: AAA including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. Typical IB offer: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including any two of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology at HL. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: D*DD with Distinctions in all Maths units.; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: D*D with Distinctions in all Maths units plus A level Grade A in either Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. GCSE: GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are usually selected based on their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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