Explore how things work, move and are made. Develop skills and knowledge to design, build and improve mechanical systems used across industries, such as aerospace, automotive and manufacturing.
This course is ideal for aspiring engineers seeking industry-relevant skills in sustainability, innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration. Through hands-on projects and research-led teaching, you will have the opportunity to gain technical, managerial and analytical expertise for diverse careers in automotive, aerospace, energy and more.
Key highlights
Core principles and innovation: master mechanics, thermodynamics and design while tackling real-world challenges sustainably.
Industry-aligned experience: you may have the opportunity to engage in live projects and apply for industry placements, as well as work in cutting-edge labs (3D printing, robotics and renewables).
Professional development: build leadership, project management and collaboration skills to prepare for a role in engineering.
Why you should study this course
Develop skills with industry exposure and networking
Gain hands-on experience with modern technology, including 3D printing, robotics and renewable energy systems, through compulsory lab work, workshops and real-world projects. This experience could support the development of your employability skills.
Opportunities to boost your employability
Learn from guest lectures by industry leaders and work on live briefs from engineering firms (subject to availability). Boost your CV further with an optional placement year, gaining experience with top employers like Jaguar Land Rover or Rolls-Royce.
Tailored specialisations and research opportunities
Choose your specialisation with optional modules covering materials and manufacturing, energy systems or smart manufacturing, in your final year of the BEng (Hons) degree. MEng students can undertake advanced research projects, working alongside academics on innovative engineering solutions.
Employability-focused learning
Develop leadership, project management and teamwork skills through compulsory group projects and industry-style assessments, ensuring you stand out in the job market.
MEng advanced pathway
Upon successful completion of the first three years, you may have the opportunity to advance to the master’s portion of this course, providing you with greater insight into mechanical engineering while continuing to pay undergraduate fees (subject to meeting progression requirements).
This course includes a sandwich (placement year) option. For the most update to date course details, please visit our website.
This course is also offered with a foundation year and as an integrated master’s degree.
This course has a common first year. In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.
We want your degree to fit around you, so upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).
Modules
Mechanical Science
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Design
Materials Science for Manufacturing
Year Two Modules
Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
Thermofluids Analysis
Design and Innovation
Instrumentation, Electronics and Control
Sandwich year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
Final year
Stress Analysis and Structural Dynamics
Computational Thermofluids
Project Management and Dissertation
Optional modules
Sustainability and Product Design
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Control Systems Engineering
Clean Energy
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
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Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £20800* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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