The development of new and improved materials is at the heart of a huge range of technologies, from the objects we use every day, such as food packaging, to novel batteries and fuel cells to power electric vehicles, through to more advanced materials for biomedical applications, such as implants.
Our courses
Why choose Loughborough?
Career prospects
Our graduates are sought by high-profile engineering companies who know Loughborough graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive contribution to their organisation. Our courses are designed to give you a diverse set of skills applicable to a variety of career paths including project management, teamwork, leadership, business acumen and people management, as well as technical expertise. This with a starting salary of £32,500*, our students are set for a successful future.
We also hold our own annual careers fair specifically for engineering students which has attracted over 80 companies who are looking to employ Loughborough students and graduates, some companies include Caterpillar, Heineken and Sellafield Ltd.
Professional accreditation
Our courses are accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). This means our programmes are benchmarked against high, internationally recognised standards and ensures students are equipped with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills to support their application for eventual professional registration to receive Chartered Engineering status.
Outstanding facilities
Materials students enjoy hands-on practical work which involves a lot of specialist equipment and laboratory spaces including the £17M+ STEMLab. Watch the video below to find out more about our facilities.
*Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021-22 Bioengineering and Materials graduates. (Average salary 15 months post-graduation – UK domiciled).