Automotive Engineering, BEng (Hons)

The automotive industry has transformed with electrification and connectivity at its core, prompting manufacturers to adopt digital engineering for faster development and cost savings. Loughborough University's Automotive Engineering programme, delivered by the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering with over 50 years of industry collaboration, equips students with relevant skills from day one. It covers powertrain architectures, battery technology, machine intelligence, aerodynamics, materials, structures, and fluid dynamics, blending theory with practical training like a week at HORIBA MIRA proving ground for vehicle testing. Team projects, including vehicle design and final-year research, foster teamwork and management skills, supported by cutting-edge facilities and research.The BEng and MEng share the first two years' structure, focusing on fundamentals and automotive topics. The MEng extends with deeper study, a modern language option, and placement year opportunities. Transfer from BEng to MEng is possible up to the end of year two, subject to progression criteria.