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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Electro-Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year

Coventry University

(4.2)
162 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Electro-Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year course at Coventry University.

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UCAS Tariff

40

40 UCAS tariff points. All Foundation courses require 5 GCSEs at A-C including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: HH38

Here's what Coventry University says about its Electro-Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year course.

You can choose to study this course in Coventry, London or Scarborough.

Considered an art by many, engineering is a combination of science and technology that is concerned with solving complex problems such as machinery, infrastructure, design and many more.

This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in the engineering sector if you are unable to follow the more traditional route onto a degree course.

The foundation year of the course provides you with opportunities to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in a range of mathematical and engineering principles, as well as the theories and concepts of electrical and mechanical engineering.

The Electro-Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree caters to the demands of the modern engineering workplace, encompassing the core engineering disciplines. This course aims to hone your skills in information retrieval, knowledge conversion, and effective application and evaluation.

Upon graduation, this course will likely open doors to a wide range of career opportunities encompassing transport, power, vehicle, systems, design, manufacturing, mechatronics, renewable, and mechanical engineering.

If you choose to leave this degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering. If you choose to leave this degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering.

For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Electro-Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year at Coventry University.

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18 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Department

CU Group

Location

CU Coventry | Coventry

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time including foundation year

Subjects

• Electromechanical engineering

Start date

May 2026

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

In the foundation year, the modules are: Fundamental Pure Mathematics Fundamental Applied Mathematics Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Fundamentals Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals

During the degree part of the course, the modules are: Year 1: • Mathematical Principles for Engineers • Engineering Design Principles • Mechanical Engineering Principles • Electrical and Electronic Principles

Year 2: • Control of Mechatronics Systems • Mechanical Engineering Systems • Renewable and Sustainable Engineering • Smart Manufacturing Technology

Final year: • Embedded Systems Engineering • Systems Operation and Control Project • Project Management • Engineering Project

Coventry University reviews

(4.2)
Based on 162 reviews from Coventry University's students and alumni
5 star
55%
4 star
24%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
4%
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3rd year

literally the biggest waste of time and money. all the good courses are full so good luck getting a place, all the arts courses are extremely underfunded and extremely politically charged. I've met multiple young people like me who have multiple jobs. wasted 36k, just get an apprenticeship

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8 months ago

5th or higher year student

The student union is active but they are not very accommodating

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1 year ago

5th or higher year student

The campus life is amazing . There are alot of events and activities that can be done.

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1 year ago

5th or higher year student

The cost of living is not that high as most of this area is filled with students but the university fee is high

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1 year ago

5th or higher year student

I recieved a lot of help from my lectures in the beginning and till now as they try to accommodate you as best as they can.

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5th or higher year student

The facilities are amazing. The classes are well equipped and the library and hub is amazing.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Coventry University students who took the Electro-Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

94%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

93%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

93%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

84%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

91%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

79%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

83%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

86%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

83%

high

How well organised is your course?

72%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

79%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

96%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

71%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

78%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

93%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

90%

high

Student information

See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking Electro-Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.

Electromechanical engineering
Mode of study
Full-time74%Part-time26%
Gender ratio
Female9%Male90%Other1%
Where students come from
International10%UK90%
Student performance
2:1 or above93%
First year dropout rate21%
Number of students220
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsE
PhysicsE
ChemistryD
BiologyE
Computer ScienceD
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Coventry University graduates who took Electro-Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

Graduate statistics

84%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

93%

In work, study or other activity

77%

Say it fits with future plans

53%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

56%

Engineering professionals

7%

Information Technology Professionals

6%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

6%

Skilled trades occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Coventry University graduates who took Electro-Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£25.9k

First year after graduation

£32.5k

Third year after graduation

£37.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Electro-Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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We are a forward-looking, modern university with a proud tradition as a provider of high-quality education and a focus on applied research.

Our students benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in all academic disciplines including health, design and engineering laboratories, performing arts studios and computing centres. We have been chosen to host three national Centres of Excellence in Teaching and Learning which has enabled us to invest substantial sums of money in health, design and mathematics.

Our city-centre campus is continually developing and evolving, and we have plans for further investment in it over the next few years. We are a major presence in Coventry, which contributes to the city's friendly and vibrant atmosphere and also enables us to foster successful business partnerships.

Through our links with leading-edge businesses and organisations in the public and voluntary sectors, our students are able to access project and placement opportunities that enhance their employability on graduation.

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