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.
Programme Structure
Research groups:
- Aerodynamics and Flight Research
- Low Carbon Vehicles
- Centres for Doctoral Training
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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Language
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Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering Automotive Engineering View 9 other PhDs in Aerospace Engineering in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
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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International
24100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24100 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Loughborough
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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