Manufacturing Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)

Study level: Undergraduate
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Today's engineers are faced with new and unusual challenges. This course aims to equip you with the versatility and depth of understanding to tackle them along with the necessary imagination and creativity to innovate.

Course option

Year of entry

2025-26

Location

Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
Sandwich

Duration

BEng:
3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
MEng:
4 years full-time
5 years sandwich

UCAS codes

H700 / H702

Start date

September 2025


Course overview

Your learning is designed to be grounded in practical real-world application inspired by Unipart’s experience.

In 2019, the manufacturing engineering degree programme, as part of Coventry University’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2019 for developing industry-ready graduates.

  • We currently have strong employer links with a range of companies, such as Aston Martin, JLR, Prodrive, MIRA, Triumph Motorcycles, BAE Systems and Rolls Royce.
  • This course also aims to provide you with the opportunity to directly access Unipart's operations, working on some of their 'live' issues in a real-world manufacturing production environment, as well as being able to access the university’s modern High Performance Engineering Centre2.
  • You may have the opportunity to gain industrial experience, apply your knowledge and learning to real ‘live’ industrial problems in each year of the degree programme2.
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Rated Gold Overall

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

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5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

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Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)

QS Best Student Cities Index 2025

Why you should study this course

  • Opportunity to participate in field trips abroad, which have previously included trips to Poland, Bulgaria, China, Belgium and USA2.
  • Access to industry-standard software, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FAE) and Computer Fluid Dynamics (CFD) mathematic modelling software4.
  • An industrial placement tutor will aim to help you with your applications for placements and support you if you choose to spend a year in industry (subject to availability)2. Past placements have included roles in Aston Martin Lagonda, Unipart, Babcock International Group, Cummins, GE-Aviation and GKN.
  • Access to extensive modern facilities in our High-Performance Engineering Centre, which houses a 20 per cent scale model wind tunnel, composites lab, metrology lab, four-post shaker rig, flow lab, AVL engine test cell, automotive workshop, fatigue and tensile testing (Instron), a full-size Harrier Jet, three further simulators, civil engineering specialist testing equipment, a range of Computerised Numeric Control (CNC) machinery and a laser workshop4.
  • The 'Faculty on the Factory Floor' initiative should enable you to learn about and experience the latest technology on the manufacturing front line, which includes industry-standard robotic automation, forming, joining, analysis and simulation, metrology and product verification technology4.

Accreditation and professional recognition

This course is currently accredited1 by the following accrediting body for the 2024/25 intake.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Manufacturing Engineering MEng is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for 2024-25 entry on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.



What you'll study

Our main study themes are:

  • Science and Technology: the course aims to provide essential underpinning science and technology necessary for today’s engineer.
  • Design and Manufacture: the innovative resolution of design and manufacture problems focused on commercially viable solutions.
  • Manufacturing Analysis: upon successful completion, you should have learnt to use industry-standard software to model, analyse and validate process and systems.
  • Sustainability: the course aims to give an understanding of the need for ethical approaches in manufacturing industries and protecting the environment with respect to manufacturing engineering processes and management.
  • Practical: opportunities to investigate and analyse using laboratory, workshop and computer-based techniques4. You will also have the chance to apply your learning to real, ‘live’ industrial projects throughout the Manufacturing Engineering degree course as part of the ‘Faculty on the Factory Floor’ initiative, a remit of the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME)4.

In the first year, the curriculum allows you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline. You should expect to develop knowledge and skills to do with quality and metrology, manufacturing and electrical science, engineering materials and manufacturing technology, among others.

Modules

In your second year, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with: automation and robotics, design and computer-assisted manufacturing and design principles for manufacturing, amongst others.

Modules

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.

If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee3 of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or participating institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Modules

In your final year, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with: supply chains and logistics, lean systems and production control, and engineering materials and manufacturing technology, amongst others.

Modules

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you could choose to take an additional fourth-year master's option, which will deepen your knowledge and expertise.

Modules

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.


How you'll learn

Our courses are based on a series of lectures, with tutorial sessions, associated practice, laboratory exercises and workshop exercises at both Unipart and the university4.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study:

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning:

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.


Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include:

  • phase tests
  • essays
  • group work
  • presentations
  • reports
  • projects
  • coursework
  • exams
  • individual assignments
  • laboratories
  • posters.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.


International experience opportunities

The university is committed to providing a global educational experience and we aim to provide opportunities to participate in several collaborative projects2. Previous students visited the Warsaw University of Technology in Poland to undertake workshop and computer aided manufacturing skills in an overseas environment. Other past students have taken part in a collaborative project, developing universal healthcare solutions working with the university’s occupational therapy students alongside six other institutions from around Europe, participating in international innovation and creativity programmes in Ruse, Bulgaria and Hasselt, Belgium.

We aim to organise a range of overseas field trips2, which have previously included: test work at the General Motors (GM) proving ground; a tour of the Ford F150 factory in Detroit, USA; a tour of Hirata, a Japanese Tier 1 automotive supplier for Ford, Chrysler and GM; participation on a certificated training course with Altair on Inspire; and visits to Mahle Powertrain, the University of Michigan and Chrysler Building.

Please note that all international experience opportunities may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability, and meeting applicable visa and travel requirements, and are therefore not guaranteed.


Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

Requirement What we're looking for
UCAS points BEng (Hons): 112
MEng: 128
A level BEng (Hons): BBC to include Mathematics. Excludes General Studies.
MEng: ABB to include Mathematics. Excludes General Studies.
GCSE 5 GCSEs graded 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.
BTEC BEng (Hons): DMM BTEC in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar. Does not include BTECs with maintenance or technology in the title
Or
DM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grade C from one A level from Mathematics and Physics.
MEng: D*DD BTec in Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or similar, to include a merit in the 'Further Engineering Mathematics' unit 28 or 8 Or Calculus To Solve Engineering Problems Unit 7. Does not include BTECs with maintenance or technology in the title
Or
DM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grade B from one A level from Mathematics and Physics.
IB Diploma BEng (Hons): Overall pass in IB including at least 14 points from three HL subjects, one of which must be Maths with a minimum of 4 points.
MEng: Overall pass in IB including at least 15 points from three HL subjects, one of which must be Maths with a minimum of 4 points.
Access to HE BEng (Hons): The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit and 15 Level 3 credits at Pass all to be in Mathematics or Physical Science units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

Other qualifications and experience

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story. We recognise a breadth of qualifications. If your qualifications differ from the above, contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to discuss your qualifications and routes into your chosen course.

Contextual offers and Fair Access Scheme

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Scheme, you could automatically receive a contextual offer that may be up to 24 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Scheme.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:


You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

English language requirements

  • IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area)

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

Not got the required grades? We offer this degree with an integrated foundation year.


Fees and funding

Student Full-time Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man 2025/26 fees TBC
2024/25 fees - £9,250 per year
Not available
EU 2025/26 fees TBC
2024/25 fees - £9,250 per year with EU Support Bursary**
2025/26 fees TBC
2024/25 fees - £19,850 per year without EU Support Bursary**
Not available
International 2025/26 fees TBC
2024/25 fees - £19,850 per year
Not available

If you choose to do a work placement2, you should consider travel and living costs to cover this. There is also a tuition fee3 of £1,250 that will cover your academic support throughout your placement year.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

  • Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
  • Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).
  • Travel costs to the Unipart site.

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.


Facilities

Manufacturing students study in our award-winning Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), a collaboration between Coventry University and Unipart Manufacturing.

Factory on the floor

Faculty on the factory floor

AME brings together academia, industry, and research and development in a ‘live’ manufacturing environment. Our collaboration with Unipart gives you the opportunity to work with some of the most talented engineering professionals in the UK.
 

High performance engineering centre

High Performance Engineering Centre (HPEC)

Situated on the ground floor of our Engineering and Computing Building, the centre houses flight and driving simulators, a chassis design assembly and test facility, wind tunnels and a fleet of CNC manufacturing machines.

Metals workshop

Metals Workshop

Participate in technical work in a hands-on way. The workshop includes lathes, milling machines, fabrication equipment for sheet metal work, CNC machines, work benches, welding lines and a fitting assembly area.
 

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.


Careers and opportunities

Our current collaboration with the Unipart Manufacturing Group aims to ensure this course is highly vocational in nature, designed to produce ‘industry-ready’ graduates, who, upon successful completion of this course, are prepared for any role they obtain in industry.

Upon successful completion of the BEng (Hons) course, you will have gained knowledge of:

  • the function, materials, manufacturing processes, technologies and assembly of a range of engineering products
  • the principles of engineering science and mathematics and their application to design, production, use and service of a range of manufactured products
  • design principles for products and systems that meet technological and business market requirements and constraints
  • operations management, product planning/control methods and quality techniques at different levels of factory and supply chain hierarchy
  • sustainable engineering, business and knowledge management practices within a global context
  • engineering management of people, processes and projects (at tactical and strategic levels).

You should be able to:

  • model and analyse innovative engineering systems using appropriate engineering science and mathematical modelling techniques, including computer-based techniques
  • synthesise solutions to iterative and innovative engineering design problems
  • independently research topics, evaluating findings to determine new or novel information that contributes effectively to solving engineering problems
  • justify engineering and commercial decisions for product or operational choices within complex engineering systems across the product lifecycle
  • operate effectively and safely a range of manufacturing related technologies or projects within an industrial context
  • use commercial software in the evaluation of problems and in the determination and optimisation of solutions
  • work effectively and constructively within project teams
  • research and investigate problems individually, generating and justifying approach, analysis, solution and final recommendation to a practical engineering problem.

In addition to the learning outcomes detailed above, upon successful completion of the MEng course, you should be able to:

  • apply leading-edge techniques, methods, materials and manufacturing processes to create innovative solutions and to challenging and unfamiliar problems
  • devise, validate and critically appraise detailed engineering models, systems and processes around manufacturing problems, through appropriate use of computer-based technology
  • adapt and apply theories and approaches to new and open problems where greater technical and commercial uncertainty exist
  • integrate a detailed and rational manufacturing and technological perspective into a cross-functional system
  • validate solutions generated through computer-based models and simulations, based on underpinning knowledge and justified selection of appropriate approaches
  • work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, taking a leadership role when the requirement arises for delivering the project outcomes successfully.

We aim for you to graduate with comprehensive knowledge of a range of manufacturing principles, having the opportunity to learn the skills needed to apply new technologies to the solution of manufacturing problems in an industry environment.

Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The university’s Talent Team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career.

Where our graduates work

Successful graduates have gone on to work for Lotus Cars, Mercedes F1, Aston Martin, BAE, Meggit, Arrrowsmith, Rolls Royce Aero, Quest and Unipart Group.

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