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 benefit from world-leading academic staff, strong industry links and outstanding facilities, enabling our students to develop the skills and experience to address these challenges.
Our courses
Why choose Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering at Loughborough?
Career prospects
Our team of international experts bring their cutting-edge research directly into the taught curriculum. Academics collaborate with industry in exciting research into air and ground transport, ensuring our courses are up-to-date, with a real world focus. We have close links with BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and many tier-one automotive suppliers. With an average starting salary of £32,000*, many of our graduates go on to hold senior positions in major companies.
Professional accreditation
Our courses are accredited by both the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. Accreditation means that our programmes are benchmarked against high, internationally recognised standards.
Placement opportunities
You will have the opportunity to undertake a one year paid industrial placement role. Placements offer students valuable hands-on experience, significantly enhancing their employability and practice skills, with students often being offered permanent positions at their placement company upon graduation. Watch the video below to find out more about the benefits of doing a placement.
*Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021-22 graduates. (Average salary 15 months post-graduation – UK domiciled).