Materials Engineering
Automotive Materials
General information
This degree course combines the core elements of materials engineering with specific training of relevance to the automotive (vehicle) industries. Selective modules are taught in conjunction with the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering.
As with Materials Engineering, the MEng and DIS (industrial sandwich year) options are available. This course is particularly designed for those who wish to pursue a career in automotive and transport engineering.
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.
The course utilises the resources and expertise for which Loughborough University is a Centre of Excellence (and is recognised as such by BAE Systems, Ford Motor Company, and Rolls-Royce, as well as by 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.
Recent graduate destinations and positions
Jaguar Land Rover: Project Engineer, Jpen Medical: Medical Engineer, Rolls-Royce: IPT Technical Assistant, BAE Systems: Project Engineer and Howmet Castings: Process Engineer.
Course structure
Core subjects that apply to all courses:
Year 1
- Experimental skills
- Introduction to Materials
- CAD and Engineering Drawing
- Mechanical Design
- Product Design and Materials Selection
- Maths and Mechanics for Materials
Year 2
- Manufacture and Processing of Metals, Ceramics, Polymers and Composites
- Mechanics and Testing of Materials
- Electrochemical Technology
Year 3 MEng, Final year BEng
- Sustainability, Recycling and the Environment
- Individual Project
Year 4 Final Year MEng
- Industrial Case Studies
- Tomorrows Materials
- Masters Team/Group Project
Additional subject areas for this course:
Year 1
- Vehicle Design, Development and Manufacture
Year 2
- Vehicle Design
- Automotive Crash Protection
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Maths for Materials
Year 3 MEng, Final year BEng
- Vehicle and Component Design
- Powertrain Technologies
- Design and Manufacture with Composites
- Fracture and Failure
- Surface Engineering
- Advanced Materials (MEng)
- Industrial Case Studies (BEng)
- Tomorrow’s Materials (BEng)
Year 4 Final Year MEng
- Vehicle Engine Analysis
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Surface Analysis and Microscopy
- Materials Modelling
Plus 1 optional module
Optional Modules include:
- Language Studies
- New Product Development
- Human Resource Management
- Advanced Materials Dissertation
Study options and entry requirements
Here you will find information about the various study options available for this course and the entry requirements for each option.
MEng (Hons) 4 years full-time
UCAS code: J552
- A-Level
- 340 points from 3 A-levels including two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, or Design and Technology
- SQA
- IB
- 34-36 points with 6,5 at HL in any two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry
- Other
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM profile
- Additional
MEng (Hons) DIS 5 years full-time sandwich
UCAS code: J553
- A-Level
- 340 points from 3 A-levels including two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, or Design and Technology
- SQA
- IB
- 34-36 points with 6,5 at HL in any two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry
- Other
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM profile
- Additional
BEng (Hons) 3 years full-time
UCAS code: J511
- A-Level
- 300 points from 3 A-levels including two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, or Design and Technology
- SQA
- IB
- 30-32 points with 6,5 at HL in any two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry
- Other
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM profile
- Additional
BEng (Hons) DIS 4 years full-time sandwich
UCAS code: J551
- A-Level
- 300 points from 3 A-levels including two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, or Design and Technology
- SQA
- IB
- 30-32 points with 6,5 at HL in any two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry
- Other
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM profile
- Additional
SQA = Scottish Qualifications Authority IB = International Baccalaureate