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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: J551
Automotive Materials (with placement year)
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, England
4 yearsDuration
£29,750Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BEng (Hon) Automotive Materials (with placement year) at Loughborough University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Automotive companies are focusing on developing new materials to keep up with policies and increased demand. This means there is a need for increased fuel efficiency and lighter vehicles, to meet new environmental regulations alongside delivering superior value to customers. Automotive Materials is therefore an increasingly important area of study as the industry operates to meet changing needs. International tuition fees are £29,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Materials Science Fundamentals
Mechanical Properties of Materials
Materials Processing and Manufacturing
Automotive Material Selection and Design
Polymer and Composite Materials for Vehicles
Corrosion and Degradation in Service
Lightweight Materials and Sustainability
Automotive Materials Research Project
UCAS Code:J551
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB ABB including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 (6,5,5 HL) including any two of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology at HL |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,750
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£119,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £30,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £31,500 | £34,000 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £42,500 | £53,500 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 33% above UK average salary
This course
£42,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-03-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
70%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
84%Learning resources
85%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Loughborough University
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