The automotive and aviation industries are fast-changing, focusing on digital engineering, zero-emission propulsion, AI-powered self-driving cars and unmanned aircrafts. Our courses, shaped by world-leading academics, strong industry partnerships, and cutting-edge facilities, equip you with the skills and hands-on experience needed to tackle these challenges and lead the future of engineering.
Our courses
Courses with Clearing vacancies will be announced on 14 August 2025.
Why choose Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering at Loughborough University?
Career prospects
Our courses are shaped by international experts who bring cutting-edge research into the classroom. Collaborating with industry leaders like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, we ensure your learning is practical and future focused. With an average starting salary of £34,250*, our graduates often rise to senior roles in major global companies.
* Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022-23, 15 months post-graduation, full-time UK and Channel Islands first degree students.
Professional accreditation
Our programmes are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. These accreditations ensure your degree meets internationally recognised standards, adding credibility to your qualification and enhancing your career prospects.
Placement opportunities
Take advantage of a one-year paid industrial placement, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Placements develop your practical skills and boost your employability, with many students securing permanent roles at their placement companies after graduation.