The reputation for pioneering and topical research is built on a long and successful history with Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering at Loughborough University. With programmes dating back to 1919, our reputation for research has been built on nearly 100 years of excellence.
Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Ph.D.
- AnytimeApplication Deadline
- 36 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee22350 GBP/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
In the Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering department we have 37 academic staff and nearly 150 postgraduate students on taught and research programmes. We aim to deliver world-class research across a range of engineering, technology and science activity essential to the fast paced Aeronautical and Automotive industry.
In the Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering Department at the Loughborough University, we have four major research groups working across the technologies of automotive and aeronautical engineering. Each group works on a variety of research topics. These range from the development of new low emissions combustion systems for gas turbine engines through to fundamental investigations into the operation of hydrogen powered fuel cells.
Careers
Recent graduate destinations include:
- Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace
- Rolls-Royce Defence Aerospace
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Lotus Engineering
- AECOM
- Ford Motor Company
- Singapore Institute of Technology
- Imperial College London
- Loughborough University.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 36 months
- Average part-time duration 72 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Research groups:
- Aerodynamics and Flight Research
- Low Carbon Vehicles
- Centres for Doctoral Training
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
92The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Upper Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in engineering, mathematics or science.
Tuition Fee
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22350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 22350 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Loughborough
- 600 - 1000 GBP/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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