Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
Loughborough University of Technology
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 150 graduates of Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) and other courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29000 | £32000 | £38500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £32000 | £26500 - £36500 | £30500 - £45500 |
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary of all UK Graduates of Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30425 | £31682 | £36736 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25861 - £34313 | £25601 - £39326 | £29731 - £45361 |
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
This course is primarily for candidates who have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for first year entry, or have not met their expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, or because of their performance sporting commitments, as well as mature students returning to education or care leavers.
Completing a foundation year will enable you to progress onto the main Automotive Engineering degree programmes, provided the relevant progression criteria are met.
Our foundation course is taught in-house by University staff including specialist Foundation teaching staff. As a student on the course you will be a full member of the University, with the same access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments.
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. During the year you will undertake modules in Applicable Mathematics, Physics, Materials with Engineering Science and a choice of Programming with Electronics or Programming with Design.
Completing foundation can be a real attribute to your overall degree success. It not only opens doors to courses that may have previously looked closed, but also provides a sound base on which to establish a successful academic career. Many who have completed the foundation pathway have also said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into University life.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) at Loughborough University of Technology
| 47% | Sales occupations |
| 11% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 8% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 7% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 3% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 3% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 2% | Design occupations |
| 2% | Elementary occupations |
| 2% | Teaching Professionals |
| 2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/ This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course. Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/ Loughborough uses contextual data in the admissions process to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers outlined in the information given for each course. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- MSc Media and Cultural Analysis, BSc Business and Management
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Loughborough University of Technology in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Loughborough University of Technology in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #19
- #299
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 30 university rankings of Loughborough University of Technology
About Loughborough University of Technology
Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is located in the city of the same name, situated between Leicester and Nottingham. The university operates from two distinct campuses; the primary one in Loughborough, and the other in London. In the main Loughborough campus students enjoy access to up-to-date facilities such as their advanced SSEHS research laboratory, Pilkington Library, and numerous snack and restaurant options throughout the campus.
Student composition of Loughborough University of Technology
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Total number of students enrolled at Loughborough University of Technology by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14460
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 17760
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Automotive Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 75% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 165 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
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Automotive Materials BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
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Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Wales | 67% | 5% | 40% | £9000 | £13500 | 132 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Wales | 67% | 5% | 25% | £9000 | £13500 | 132 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
