MEng Automotive Materials
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Automotive Materials, a materials science and engineering degree focused on the scientific, engineering and design aspects of automotive materials. Core topics include Systems Design, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. The programme is available as a five-year course incorporating a placement year or as a four-year standard format, and shares its initial three years with the BEng route. The first year covers engineering principles, mathematics, thermofluids, experimentation, introductory materials science, and computer-aided engineering. The second year progresses through data analysis and modelling, group design, structures and characterisation, materials in action, materials processing, and vehicle systems. The third year involves automotive crash protection, advanced processing methods, sustainability, a research project, vehicle and component design, and industrial case studies, alongside optional modules such as Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Advanced Principles of Materials, Nanomaterials, Functional Materials, and a university-wide language programme. The fourth year features research methods, advanced materials characterisation, and a group design project, with further options including Materials Modelling, Nanomaterials and Composites, Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability, and Technological Entrepreneurship.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including any two of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology at HL. BTEC: 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. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus A level Grades AA 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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
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%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 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 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
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 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
- Advanced Principles of Materials
- Nanomaterials
- Functional Materials
- University-wide Language Programme
- Research Methods
- Advanced Materials Characterisation
- Group Design Project
- Materials Modelling
- Nanomaterials and Composites
- Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability
- Technological Entrepreneurship
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Automotive Materials at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is MEng 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 a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on MEng Automotive Materials at Loughborough University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.