Automotive Materials MEng (Hons)
Loughborough University of Technology
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Automotive Materials MEng (Hons) and other courses in Materials Technology at Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Materials Technology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Materials Technology courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Materials Technology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Materials Technology 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 | £28500 | £33000 | £37500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £40000 | £26000 - £36500 | £32000 - £44500 |
All Materials Technology courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary of all UK Graduates of Materials Technology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29682 | £30618 | £35727 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27125 - £33625 | £24765 - £37029 | £27900 - £45182 |
All Materials Technology Courses in the UK
Course Description
A need for increased fuel efficiency, lighter vehicles, and a need to meet new environmental regulations, alongside a need for delivering superior value to customer, means that automotive companies are focusing on developing new materials to keep up with policies, as well as increased demand.
Automotive Materials is therefore an increasingly important area of study, as the industry operates to meet changing needs. The very fabric that our vehicles are made of need to reflect this, as well as maintaining appearance, functionality and safety aspects, all whilst keeping costs to the customer down.
Our Automotive Materials degree combines the core elements of materials engineering with specific training of relevance to the automotive industries. Selected modules are taught in conjunction with the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering.
This course will give you the opportunity to explore and deepen your knowledge and understanding of the scientific, engineering and design aspects of automotive materials, their structure, properties, processing, and in-service behaviour.
At Loughborough, our course will take you from the fundamental science and engineering of materials, to the cutting-edge of the subject. During your time with us, you will have access to our state-of-the-art experimental labs to complement your lectures and will be taught by world-leading academics whose influence extends outside of the lecture theatre. In year three, students will complete a research project on a specific topic of interest supervised by a member of academic staff, potentially in collaboration with an industrial partner.
Backed by all sectors of the automotive and transport industries, this is the definitive course to prepare you for a career in an important industrial world market.
Our Automotive Materials course utilises the resources and expertise for which Loughborough University is a Centre of Excellence and is recognised as such by BAE Systems, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company and Rolls-Royce, as well as national research and education leaders in materials and automotive engineering. It offers a special blend of materials engineering knowledge linked to an appreciation of vehicle and engine design, plus management skills and the international awareness that is required of professional engineers.
What's the difference between MEng and BEng?
The first two years of a BEng or MEng share the same content, format and structure, with a good mix of theory, application and practical content from day one. The MEng differs from the BEng course in the third and fourth years by offering the opportunity to study technical and management topics at a more advanced level. It is possible to transfer from a BEng to an MEng from the start of the course up to the end of the second year, providing that the transfer progression criteria have been met.
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
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Automotive Materials MEng (Hons) at Loughborough University of Technology
| 60% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Materials Technology
All Materials Technology courses of Loughborough University of Technology
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 Materials MEng (Hons)
| EU | £27250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £27250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees stated above are for the 2023/24 academic year; fees for 2024/25 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. We will update this information as soon as it is available. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.
Materials students are provided with an excellent general Materials textbook, a laboratory workbook, a lab coat and other necessary protective equipment when required. However your tuition fee doesn’t cover everything. For instance, it doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, additional 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:
August 1, 2026
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)
UCAS application code:
J552
University Rankings
of Loughborough University of Technology
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different 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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- #7
- #7
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- Materials Technology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #18
- #289
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 34 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
Where is this programme taught
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Automotive Materials (with placement year) MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 73% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough |
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Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Brighton | 78% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £13842 | 113 | Brighton |
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Automotive Engineering (with placement year) MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 76% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £27250 | 168 | Loughborough |
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Automotive Engineering (with Placement) MEng (Hons) | Harper Adams University | 83% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £16500 | 137 | Newport |
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Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 76% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £27250 | 168 | Loughborough |
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FAQ about Automotive Materials MEng (Hons) Loughborough University of Technology
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £28500 15 months after graduation, £33000 3 years after graduation and £37500 after graduation.
- Welfare and housing associate professionals (60%), Sales occupations (10%), Teaching Professionals (5%), Elementary occupations (5%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 72. This means that 72% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Loughborough University of Technology achieved the highest ranking for Materials Technology. It is ranked #7 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Materials Technology). See all subject rankings for Loughborough University of Technology.
- Automotive Materials MEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Loughborough University of Technology.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 179 which makes it one of the 12.06% most difficult courses to enter among all Automotive Engineering students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024