Automotive Materials MEng (Hons) DIS/DIntS
Master
In Loughborough
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Loughborough
Overview
This degree course combines the core elements of materials engineering with specific training of relevance to the automotive (vehicle and transport) industries. Selective modules are taught in conjunction with the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering.
Backed by all sectors of the automotive and transport industries, this is the definitive course to prepare you for a career in an important industrial world market.
The course utilises the resources and expertise for which Loughborough University is a Centre of Excellence (and is recognised as such by BAE Systems, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, and Rolls-Royce, as well as by national research and education leaders in materials and automotive engineering). It offers a special blend of materials engineering knowledge linked to an appreciation of vehicle and engine design, plus management skills and the international awareness that is required of professional engineers.
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Subjects
- Automotive Engineering
- GCSE Mathematics
- Engineering
- Systems
- Project
- University
- Materials
- Innovation
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanics
- Mathematics
- Design
- Automotive
- Entrepreneurship
Course programme
What you'll study
Excited to learn more? For a taster of what you can expect to study on this course, take a sneak preview of some of the modules you may have the opportunity to study below.
The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Final year
Semester 1
Structure and Properties of Materials Core
Structure and Properties of Materials
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria Core
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
Introduction to Product Design Core
Introduction to Product Design
Mathematics for Materials 1 Core
Mathematics for Materials 1
Vehicle Design and Development Core
Vehicle Design and Development
Semester 2
Introduction to Metal Processing Core
Introduction to Metal Processing
Mechanics for Materials 1 Core
Mechanics for Materials 1
Mathematics for Materials 2 Core
Mathematics for Materials 2
Semester 1 & 2
Experimentation and Practical Skills Core
Experimentation and Practical Skills
CAD and Engineering Drawing Core
CAD and Engineering Drawing
Engineering Analysis Core
Engineering Analysis
Semester 1
Structures and Properties of Polymers Core
Structures and Properties of Polymers
Ceramics: Processing and Properties Core
Ceramics: Processing and Properties
Engineering Alloys Core
Engineering Alloys
Mathematics for Materials 3 Core
Mathematics for Materials 3
Internal Combustion Engines Core
Internal Combustion Engines
Semester 2
Polymers: Processing Core
Polymers: Processing
Fracture Mechanics of Materials Core
Fracture Mechanics of Materials
Plant Engineering Core
Plant Engineering
Statistics Core
Statistics
Vehicle Loading and Suspensions Core
Vehicle Loading and Suspensions
Power-train Technologies and Attributes Core
Power-train Technologies and Attributes
Semester 1 & 2
Experimental Skills Core
Experimental Skills
Semester 1
Sustainability, Recycling and Environmental Issues Core
Sustainability, Recycling and Environmental Issues
Surface Engineering Core
Surface Engineering
Automotive Crash Protection Core
Automotive Crash Protection
Semester 2
Electrochemical Technology Core
Electrochemical Technology
Composite Materials Core
Composite Materials
Semester 1 & 2
Masters Project Core
Masters Project
Vehicle and Component Design Core
Vehicle and Component Design
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Optional
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Language Optional
Language
Materials Modelling Optional
Materials Modelling
The aims of this module are to: teach students the basic principles associated with the modelling of materials, materials systems and processing of materials.
Other level 6 module from the University module catalogue with agreement of the Programme Director Optional
Other level 6 module from the University module catalogue with agreement of the Programme Director
Project Management Optional
Project Management
Semester 1
Advanced Characterisation Techniques Core
Advanced Characterisation Techniques
Polymer Engineering - Properties and Design Optional
Polymer Engineering - Properties and Design
Semester 2
Materials Modelling Core
Materials Modelling
Vehicle Engine Analysis Core
Vehicle Engine Analysis
Product Innovation Management Optional
Product Innovation Management
Semester 1 & 2
Group Design Project Core
Group Design Project
Language Optional
Language
Advanced Materials Dissertation Optional
Advanced Materials Dissertation
Level 7 module(s) from the University module catalogue Optional
Level 7 module(s) from the University module catalogue
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Optional
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Industrial Case Studies Optional
Industrial Case Studies
Programme specification
Module specification
Automotive Materials MEng (Hons) DIS/DIntS