To learn more about the qualifications we typically accept, please select your country from the drop-down menu below.

The entry requirements for each course should be read alongside the University’s general entry requirements which give further details on acceptable subjects, alternative UK and international qualifications and minimum English language requirements.

The University’s admissions process uses contextual information to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers listed below.

Typical A level offer

ABB or AAC

Typical IB offer

34 (6,5,5 HL)

Typical BTEC offer

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD, with Distinctions in; Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems, and Further Engineering Maths.

Grade D in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A levels.

Grade DD in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus Grades BB from two A levels.

GCSE

GCSE Maths grade 7/A and GCSE English Language 4/C

Reduced contextual offer

Meeting specific eligibility criteria guarantees that if you are made an offer, it will be reduced by up to two grades. Find out more about Access Loughborough Contextual Offers.

Other

T Level

Merit Overall, B in Core Component, Merit in Occupational Specialism, Pass in Industry Placement.

T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Occupational Specialism is considered.

Preferred subjects

BTEC preferred subjects: All Engineering. BTEC in Sport, and BTEC in Sport & Exercise Science (or equivalent) not accepted

Selection

Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application and in some cases, an interview may be required. If applicants are made an offer of a place, they will be invited to visit, giving them the opportunity to meet staff and students, see facilities and get an insight into what it is like to be a student at Loughborough.

Many of our courses receive a large number of applications for each available place.  We cannot unfortunately always make offers to all applicants who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades in line with our advertised typical offers.

UK fees

Full-time course per annum
£9,535

Placement year
Approx. 20% of the full-time fee

International fees

Full-time course per annum
£29,750

Placement year
Approx. 20% of the full-time fee

UK tuition fees align with the applicable fee caps set by the UK government, and as such they are subject to changes made to the agreed cap in a specific year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the University and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures. Fees for 2026-27 entry are to be confirmed.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.

While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance, this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.

All of our courses have an established reputation with employers in industry. Companies, therefore, target the School with placement year opportunities and a number of companies offer sponsorship, for which there is intense competition. Students seeking sponsorship are urged to consult publications such as Career Research and Development (CRAC)  and Engineering Opportunities.

The UK has a wealth of engineering and technology companies, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational global corporations.

Our courses are industry led and are designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to have a successful and effective career upon successful completion.

For those aspiring to achieve Chartered Engineer status and beyond with our accrediting institutions, we actively encourage membership as the starting point.