BEng Automotive Materials
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Automotive Materials, a materials science and engineering degree combining materials engineering with vehicle-focused study. Core topics include Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. The course is available in a three-year full-time format or a four-year version incorporating a placement year, and includes a supervised research project in the final year. The first year introduces foundational subjects through compulsory modules such as Mathematics for Materials, Thermofluids, Introductory Materials Science, and Computer Aided Engineering. The second year progresses to applied concepts via Data Analysis and Modelling, Group Design Project, Structures and Characterisation, and Vehicle Systems and Development. The final year involves core study in Automotive Crash Protection, Advanced Processing Methods, Sustainability, Recycling and Environment, and a Project. Students can also select optional modules covering areas such as Composite Materials, Nanomaterials, Functional Materials, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including any two of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Design & Technology at HL. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM with Distinctions in all Maths units. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: DD with Distinctions in all Maths units plus A level Grade B in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus A level Grades AB to include two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. Preferred BTEC: Aeronautical, Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 20%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 5%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Principles and Design
- Mathematics for Materials
- Thermofluids
- Experimentation and Practical Skills
- Introductory Materials Science
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Data Analysis and Modelling
- Group Design Project
- Structures and Characterisation
- Materials in Action
- Materials Processing
- Vehicle Systems and Development
- Automotive Crash Protection
- Advanced Processing Methods
- Sustainability, Recycling and Environment
- Project
- Vehicle and Component Design
- Industrial Case Studies
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Composite Materials
- Advanced Principles of Materials
- Nanomaterials
- Functional Materials
- University-wide Language Programme
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Automotive Materials at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £53,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Materials technology.
What do graduates of BEng Automotive Materials at Loughborough University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Automotive Materials at Loughborough University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Automotive Materials at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BEng Automotive Materials at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Automotive Materials at Loughborough University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.