Manufacturing Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)

Study level: Undergraduate
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We aim to produce graduates with the versatility and depth of understanding to deal with new and unusual challenges in mechanical engineering, alongside the necessary imagination and creativity to innovate.

Year of entry

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

Course code

H700 / H702

Start date

September 2023

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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.

  • As a Faculty, we also 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 degree 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 will 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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Global Ready

An international outlook, with global opportunities
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Teaching excellence

Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field
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Employability

Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeed

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.
  • A dedicated 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% 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 state-of-the-art robotic automation, forming, joining, analysis and simulation, metrology and product verification technology4. 

Accreditation and professional recognition

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

The Manufacturing Engineering MEng and BEng (Hons) courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) up to and including the September 2023 intake. For the Manufacturing Engineering BEng level course, the course meets partially the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). For the MEng level, the course fully meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

The next accreditation is scheduled for 2022/2023. If any changes occur with respect to our accreditation related to this course, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

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: on 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 techniques. 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.

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

Modules

  • This module is designed to introduce engineering materials and manufacturing processes. Common processes will be analysed which are used to convert metallic and polymeric materials into all types of engineering products from a variety of industrial sectors, for example aerospace, automotive and general engineering. It examines the principles of manufacturing processes and relates them to the material’s response to primary shaping methods and secondary processes.

    Compulsory

  • This module aims to provide the essential and fundamental knowledge of mechanical science and mathematical methods needed by manufacturing engineering students. The science includes the laws and theory underpinning solid mechanics and thermal analysis relevant to manufacturing. You should learn how to analyse problems using mathematical formulations and to solve these using mathematical tools and techniques.

    Compulsory

  • The aim of this module is to work in small groups to design and evaluate the production process for the manufacture of a part or assembly. Within the project, an analysis of the part from an engineering science and materials perspective will be required to determine any impact on manufacturing processes, for example cost and reliability. The project team will need to ensure effective project management, including managing project risks as well as ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental risks are properly assessed. Then, a suitable manufacturing process and sequence will be designed and a full set of manufacturing documentation.

    Compulsory

  • This module aims to develop an appreciation for the importance of technical quality and metrology and how this is influenced by appropriate management systems. Its goal is to develop your understanding of inspection and metrology principles and their practical applications. It will also establish the use of standards, through the SI unit system and relevant accredited bodies, that provide traceability.

    Compulsory

  • The module aims to provide a broad, basic introduction to electrical science for manufacturing engineers. It covers the essential techniques of electrical circuit analysis and electromagnetic machines. Common devices employed in manufacturing applications feature. Relevant mathematical techniques are introduced alongside the science.

    Compulsory

  • The aim of this module is to build upon the Part-assembly Manufacturing Project through a project of expanded scope to include Quality and Metrology. You will design an appropriate manufacturing layout and sequence for the chosen component part ensuring an efficient design. A clear measurement and metrology plan will have to be created and relevant measurements conducted to support any recommendations.

    Compulsory

In year two, 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

  • This module is designed to build and deepen your understanding of the design and behaviour of engineering materials and their interaction and application in the design, manufacture and service of advanced engineering components.

    Compulsory

  • The aim of this module is to introduce automation and robotics and to evaluate the roles that these technologies have within modern manufacturing environments. You will examine underpinning mathematical principles that support automation and robotics as well as basic control principles. Technology crucial to automation and robotics will be examined, for example transfer mechanisms, sensor and instrumentation. The manufacturing and business justification for automation and robotics will be detailed and evaluated. Finally, an appreciation for robots and robot cells will be examined, including programming.

    Compulsory

  • The aim of this module is to build upon the knowledge and skills acquired in Quality and Metrology Part-Assembly Extension Project and integrate the aspects of advanced materials and processes along with automation and robotics. You will critique a manufacturing system for one or more products, particularly around the choice of manufacturing processes and equipment.

    Compulsory

  • The aim of this module is to introduce industry-standard design and manufacture software and the associated hardware used in producing engineering components. Specifically, you will be required to understand the requirements for a simple component, produce an appropriate design and translate this into a full 3D Engineering model.

    Compulsory

  • The aim of this module is to evaluate the engineering and management implications of a product portfolio at various stages within the product life cycle. Within the module, you will examine the concept of product lifecycle and its interrelationship with a product portfolio and how this impacts on the various internal and external functions and partners of a manufacturing organisation. Consideration of the complex socio-technical system will be examined as well as the product-service paradigm and its implications on sustainable operations and development worldwide.

    Compulsory

  • The aim of this module is to introduce the range of tools and techniques that are currently used in order to support innovation in engineering design. You will have the opportunity to explore the integration of these tools and techniques within the product design process. You will undertake a project to go through key aspects of the design process from an initial brief to deliver a viable solution and present their findings accordingly to following industry standard practices.

    Compulsory

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 partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Modules

  • This module2 provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

    Optional

  • This module2 provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

    Optional

In year three, 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

  • The aim of this module is to provide you with the ability to plan and control a competitive manufacturing system. The application of lean techniques into industry over the past years has demonstrated that the removal of waste combined with the focus on customer requirements and value-added tasks can reap great benefits. The module aims to develop the skills and techniques required to design improved methods and layouts for a manufacturing system.

    Compulsory

  • The aim of this module is to build on the integrated knowledge of the previous two years of study whilst employing the knowledge around the advanced concepts of lean as well as production control. You will design a manufacturing system and supporting production control methods in response to diverse and dynamic customer demand profiles. You will work in groups, although you will have individual responsibility for particular tasks that, when integrated together, will allow the team to succeed.

    Compulsory

  • This module aims to equip you with the generic skills and knowledge to enable you to contribute effectively in your professional career. You should gain an understanding of how to plan and produce personal development documentation and resources as well as produce a proposal for your final year dissertation as a means to enhance your future employability.

    Compulsory

  • In this module you will examine international benchmarks for operational and manufacturing excellence, considering the motivation and need for new product developments. Examination of the resource implications and justification will be calculated and optimised. Company-wide change management will be examined including how training, reward and incentive schemes as well as effective management and leadership support strategy implementation.

    Compulsory

  • This module is concerned with the introduction of a new product or a variant of an existing one into an existing manufacturing environment. You will further develop the project management and team-working skills instilled earlier in the course to manage the introduction of a product from concept design into the manufacturing arena including consideration of sustainability factors. Wherever possible, products will be specified in conjunction with industry.

    Compulsory

  • The aim of this module is to demonstrate your ability to implement a research proposal. The research must address a key question or aim and evaluate the results gathered and the degree to which the research question has been answered. Due consideration to limitations and recommendations for future work will be required.

    Compulsory

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

Modules

  • The MEng Group project enables you to engage in a ‘real world’ industrial problem. Working as part of a team, you will liaise with an industrial client to understand a problem and review and identify where the latest manufacturing concepts and technology can be applied to formulate a solution.

    The aim of this module is to provide the project initiation, planning and problem definition phase for you to undertake a substantial Group Project. Successful completion of the module will require methodical planning, record keeping and self-management, effective communication and delivery of report.

    Compulsory

  • This module will enable you, working in a group and in conjunction with industry, to solve ‘real world’ industrial problems and demonstrate a variety of manufacturing engineering skills. Examples may include successful software applications, system processes, components or product designs. You will incorporate where necessary the most advanced technical and mathematical concepts from both their past knowledge and that acquired during the course. You will develop a professional working relationship with a client and deliver a solution to the industry standard.

    Compulsory

  • This module focuses on computer-based manufacturing simulation, where the model is implemented as part of a computer program, which can then be executed to compute and record the data which describes the simulated manufacturing system's behaviour. You should learn to identify the components and characteristics of manufacturing systems, develop computer-based models to simulate manufacturing systems, analyse performance of manufacturing systems, and apply the modelling techniques on decision making regarding manufacturing systems. You will use specialist software and develop the understanding needed to transfer that knowledge to other software, models, and contexts.

    Compulsory

  • This module is designed to provide you with the ability to develop and implement business innovation practices within the appropriate frameworks to comply with current and future requirements for sustainability. You will be introduced to and develop a firm understanding of the theory, practices and importance of innovation in business organisations. Aspects of sustainability factors (economic, social, environment) sustainable operations and sustainability challenges will be studied.

    Compulsory

  • The aim of this module is to investigate the use of leading-edge technologies, methods and materials currently used in advanced and high value manufacturing environments. You will learn to critically assess these advanced manufacturing areas in terms of cost, complexity of manufacture and end-of-life consequences (for example remanufacture and recycling). You will also be expected to evaluate future manufacturing concepts (for example 'factory of the future', hybrid processes, smart materials, autonomous decision making) and the development of future-looking strategies, formal investigation processes and techniques for analysing and assessing the feasibility of emerging technologies and materials for manufacture. This module is designed to equip you not only with a strong knowledge and appreciation of advanced manufacturing but also to help develop the appropriate skills to identify and critically evaluate future trends and requirements.

    Compulsory

  • This module will focus on image processing techniques leading to two-dimensional (2D) machine vision techniques and methodologies for object detection, pose estimation, inspection and measurement. This will be followed by an overview of a range of three-dimensional (3D) machine vision systems that can be employed in industry.

    Compulsory

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 university.

These exercises aim to provide practical, hands-on project work, designed to help solve ‘real-life’ manufacturing issues at Unipart’s manufacturing facility. Previously, past students have optimised product lines and made them more efficient, for example, or analysed defects to find the root cause and proposed cost-effective ways of avoiding defective components.

Teaching contact hours

We understand that everyone learns differently, so each of our courses will consist of structured teaching sessions, which can include:

  • On campus lectures, seminars and workshops
  • Group work
  • Self-directed learning
  • Work placement opportunities2.

If you would like more information, you can request information about teaching hours.

The number of contact hours may vary from semester to semester, however, on average, studying the 3-year Manufacturing Engineering BEng degree programme and for the first 3 years of the Manufacturing Engineering MEng degree programme, it is likely to be around 23 contact hours per week in the first year, around 20 contact hours in the second year, and around 19 hours in the final (third for MEng) year.

In the fourth year of the Manufacturing Engineering MEng degree programme, you will have around 15 contact hours per week, as you should become a more independent learner.

In addition, you will be expected to undertake significant self-directed study, approximately 16-20 hours each week, depending on the demands of individual modules.

As an innovative and enterprising institution, the university may seek to utilise emerging technologies within the student experience. For all courses (whether on-campus, blended, or distance learning), the university may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via online technologies and methods.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are prepared for courses due to start in or after the 2023/2024 academic year to be delivered in a variety of forms. The form of delivery will be determined in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance. Whether on campus or online, our key priority is staff and student safety.

Assessment

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

Assessment methods include:

  • Formal examinations
  • 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. Past first-year 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 organise a range of overseas field trips, 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 Building2.

Entry requirements

Typical offer for 2023/24 entry.

Requirement What we're looking for
A level BEng: BBC to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or BTEC Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies.
MEng: ABB to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or BTEC Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies.
GCSE 5 GCSEs graded 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.
BTEC BEng: 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.
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: 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: 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.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

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Are you eligible for the Fair Access Scheme?

We believe every student should have the opportunity to dream big, reach their potential and succeed, regardless of their background. Find out more about our Fair Access Scheme.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

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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.

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Fees and funding

Student Full-time Part-time
UK £9,250 per year Not available
International £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.

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.

  • We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the government's Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.

    If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.

Facilities

Manufacturing students study in our award-winning Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), a collaboration between Coventry University and Unipart Manufacturing4.

Factory on the floor

Faculty on the factory floor

AME brings together academia, industry, and research and development in a ‘live’ manufacturing environment. Our partnership 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.
 

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, on successful completion of this course, are prepared for any role they obtain in industry.

Upon successful completion of the 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 will 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.

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

Lotus Cars, Mercedes F1, Aston Martin, BAE, Meggit, Arrrowsmith, Rolls Royce Aero, Quest, Unipart Group to name a few.

Further study

How to apply

  • Coventry University together with Coventry University London Campus, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the “University”) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University. 

    1Accreditations

    The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.

    2UK and international opportunities

    Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel COVID and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

    3Tuition fees

    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 Home Students, if Parliament permit 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.

    4Facilities

    Due to COVID-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) and some non-academic offerings (particularly in relation to international experiences), may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.

    Student Contract

    By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. The 2023/24 Contract is currently being updated so please revisit this page before submitting your application. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.

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