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HomeLoughborough UniversityBEng Automotive Materials

BEng Automotive Materials

Loughborough University
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Engineering and Technology
Course Score
A /76
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
82%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
95%
Meaningful Work
90%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

33%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Business, Research and Administrative60%
Business and public service associate48%
Natural and social science40%
Engineering28%
Sports and fitness5%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Engineering and Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Engineering and Technology graduates nationally earn £23,000-£75,000 (672 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
55%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track

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