Manufacturing Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)
Course Code
UCAS Code: H700
International Code: EECU087
Location
Coventry University (Coventry)
Study mode
Full-time
Sandwich
Duration
BEng:3 years full-time4 years sandwich
MEng:4 years full-time5 years sandwich
Start date
September 2022
Course overview
Study level: Undergraduate
This course aims to develop the next generation of highly skilled graduate specialist engineers for the UK's high-value manufacturing sector.
- This Manufacturing Engineering BEng and MEng Integrated Master’s course has been designed and is delivered in collaboration with Unipart Manufacturing Group as part of a £32 million collaborative project.
- The project was awarded a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2019.
- Through our ‘Faculty on the Factory Floor’ at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), you will have the opportunity to gain industrial experience and apply your knowledge and learning to real ‘live’ industrial problems in each year of the degree programme.

Global Ready
An international outlook, with global opportunities
Teaching excellence
Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field
Employability
Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeedWhy you should study this course
- Course content is currently designed to meet the Chartered Engineer general and specific learning outcome statements of the Engineering Council’s UK-SPEC.
- Opportunity to participate in field trips abroad, which have previously included trips to Poland, Bulgaria, China, Belgium and USA*.
- Access to industry-standard software, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FAE) and Computer fluid dynamics (CFD) mathematic modeling software.
- 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* Past placements have included roles in Aston Martin Lagonda, Unipart, Babcock International Group, Cummins, GE-Aviation and GKN.
- Access to the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), which is a collaboration between Coventry University and Unipart Manufacturing Group aiming to bring together the best in academia, industry and R&D in a ‘live’ manufacturing environment. This should provide Manufacturing Engineering students opportunities to access modern equipment for advanced manufacturing such as laser systems, robotics, metrology and materials testing/analysis. Following successful completion of academic Year 1, students are expected to cover their own travel expenses to the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) on the Unipart site in academic years 2 and 3 of the BEng and 4 of the MEng.
- Access to extensive modern facilities in our High Performance Engineering Centre, which houses a 20% scale model wind tunnel, composites lab, metrology lab, four-pot 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 workshop.
- Free student membership of WES, the Womens’ Engineering Society, which is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity society open to all regardless of gender identity.
of Manufacturing Engineering students agreed they were satisfied with the quality of the course
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Accredited by:

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 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.
Find out more about IET accreditation.
More than just a degree
Joining the Manufacturing Engineering course has completely transformed my career prospects. I’ve been offered a unique blend of industrial experience and lecture hall knowledge which has given me an upper hand in the highly competitive job market.

What you'll study
Your studies will be split between our £50m Engineering and Computing Building and the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), based at Unipart’s Coventry site.
This 'Faculty on the Factory Floor' provides you with the opportunity to experience technology on the manufacturing front line. Our past students have experienced robotic automation, forming, joining, analysis and simulation, metrology and product verification technology.
You will spend time on the Unipart shop floor, engaging with people who make products and the people who manage product lines. Taught modules are applied immediately in a real factory and supplemented by continual live experiences of how things are manufactured in real time.
You will have the opportunity to engage in our ‘live’ projects at the AME with the help and support of Unipart Manufacturing Group. Past students for example have been provided with opportunities to explore the design of a manufacturing area for a heat-exchange pipe or fuel-rail, and consider the impact of automation and robotics on manufacturing efficiency.
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
Actual teaching contact hours will vary depending on the level of study and the requirements of a particular semester. In a typical week your contact hours will be divided amongst:
- Personal tutorials
- Medium group teaching in tutorial sessions
- Lab sessions and workshops
- Large group teaching
- Lectures
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.
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.
Assessment
Throughout your 3-Year Manufacturing Engineering BEng or 4-Year Manufacturing Engineering MEng degree programme, you will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include coursework, tests, essays, formal examinations, group work, practical or project work and presentations/posters.
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards the achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Job ready
Upon successful completion of the course, you will have gained knowledge of:
- The function, materials, manufacturing processes, technologies and assembly of a wide range of engineering products.
- The principles of engineering science and mathematics and their application to design, production, use and service of a broad-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).
Upon successful completion of the course, 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.
International experience opportunities
The university is committed to providing a global educational experience and we aim to provide opportunities to participate in a number of collaborative projects*. 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 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.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
2022/23 Tuition fees
Student | Full time | Part time |
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UK | £9,250 per year | Not available |
International | £18,050 per year | Not available |
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.
Facilities
Manufacturing students study in our award-winning Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), a collaboration between Coventry University and Unipart Manufacturing.

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 (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
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.
We aim for you to graduate with a 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
Our course aims to provide a route into many careers within the global engineering industry upon graduation, including: manufacturing, project or process engineering; process planning; scheduling and control; logistics; and supply chain management.
Past graduates have gone on to secure roles as manufacturing engineers or consultant engineers with companies such as Rolls Royce or Atkins Global.
How to apply
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UK Students
Full-time students applying to start in September should apply for this course through UCAS. Part-time students should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
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International Students
Full-time students applying to start in September should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
How to applyFor further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International hub.
You can also download our International Guide which contains lots of useful information about our courses, accommodation and tips for travel.
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Disclaimer
Student Contract
By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the 2021/22 Contract can be found here. 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.
Tuition fees
The tuition fee for the course that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review our tuition fees each year. For UK and EU students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, we 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. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, EU students should be aware that there may be a change to UK laws following the UK’s exit, this may change their student status, their eligibility to study part time, and/or their eligibility for student finance. We will act in accordance with the UK’s laws in force in relation to student tuition fees and finance from time to time.
For International students the tuition fee that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review our tuition fees each year. For international students, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation.
Accreditations
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.
Facilities
Facilities mentioned on this page may not be relevant for every course. Due to the ongoing restrictions relating 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.
Placements and study abroad opportunities
Please note that we are unable to guarantee any placement or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (e.g. travel, visas and accommodation etc.), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the requirements in this regard, please contact the International Office for further details if you are an EU or International student.
Additional costs
This course may incur additional costs associated with any field trips, placements or work experience, study abroad opportunities or any other opportunity (whether required or optional), which could include (but is not limited to), equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas).