Manufacturing Engineering
Coventry University
UCAS Code: H700 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
To include Mathematics AND one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or BTEC Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies.
Access to HE Diploma
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.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar, to include a Distinction 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 C from one A level in either Mathematics or Physics. Does not include BTECs with maintenance or technology in the title.
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C,C-C,C,C,C,C
To include Mathematics AND one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Computing Science or Engineering Science at Advanced Level.
UCAS Tariff
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excludes General Studies) [2] Must include Mathematics qualification AND [3] additional qualification in one of the following subject specialist areas: Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering AND ALSO [4] demonstrate (in criteria 2 & 3) 40 Tariff points in one subject and 32 tariff points in another [5] May also include AS level and EPQ
About this course
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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.
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.
* Your learning is designed to be grounded in practical real-world application inspired by Unipart’s experience. 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 Centre*.
* 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 programme*.
**Key Course Benefits**
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 modelling 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 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**.
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 of state-of-the-art robotic automation, forming, joining, analysis and simulation, metrology and product verification technology**.
*UK 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.
** Facilities are subject to availability. Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to COVID-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.
Modules
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.
Year One
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
Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Technology
Mechanical Science and Mathematics
Part-assembly Manufacturing Project
Quality and Metrology
Manufacturing Electrical Science
Quality and Metrology Part-Assembly Extension Project
Year Two
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.
Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* 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 fee* 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.
Final Year
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
Lean Systems and Production Control
Advanced Manufacturing Systems Project
Individual Manufacturing Engineering Project Proposal and Professional Engineering
Strategic Analysis and Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing
New Product Development Project
Individual Manufacturing Engineering Project
Additional Year
If you meet the criteria, you could choose to take an additional fourth-year master's option, which will deepen your knowledge and expertise.
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. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
Assessment methods
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.
Tuition fees
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School of Mechanical Engineering
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Graduates are in significant demand, so unemployment rates are well below the national graduate average and starting salaries are well above average. Much the most common industries for these graduates are now vehicle manufacture - there are not enough people with these degrees to go round and so the big employers tend to take the lion's share at the moment. But pretty much anywhere there is manufacturing, there are production engineers. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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