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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year)
Coventry University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year) course at Coventry University.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year) at Coventry University. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H7DF
Here's what Coventry University says about its Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year) course.
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus.
Shape the future of manufacturing with hands-on industry experience in robotics, automation and sustainable design, while developing technical, business and leadership skills. Learn to design, optimise, and deliver world-class products with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course. The degree with foundation year is only available for the BEng option.
Foundation year This foundation year aims to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed in mathematics, as well as the theories and concepts of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.
Degree
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Industry-led learning: work on real-world projects at Unipart’s "Faculty on the Factory Floor," gaining expertise in robotics, automation and digital manufacturing.
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Work on real industry projects: mirror the challenges engineers face in global manufacturing.
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Explore emerging technologies: like automation, robotics, digital manufacturing and sustainable product design.
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Career-ready skills: graduate with the technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving ability to step into roles across motorsport, aerospace, medical, automotive, defence, consumer goods, and advanced manufacturing.
Why you should study this course Foundation
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Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.
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Provides a grounding in key areas of engineering and mathematics.
Degree
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Live industrial projects: apply learning to mock real-world challenges each year, solving problems alongside industry professionals.
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Future-focused learning: explore sustainable design and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of global manufacturing.
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Cutting-edge facilities: access contemporary labs, simulation tools and research-led teaching at Coventry’s award-winning AME.
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Professional development: develop leadership, teamwork and technical skills through active, social and applied learning methods.
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
Source: Coventry University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year) at Coventry University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering
Location
CU Coventry | Coventry
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Manufacturing engineering
Start date
November 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
The foundation year seeks to provide opportunities to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts of electrical and mechanical engineering. Foundation year modules include:
Fundamental Pure Mathematics Fundamental Applied Mathematics Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Fundamentals Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
On successful completion of the foundation year you progress to year one of the degree course. 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.
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 Essential Science and Mathematics for Engineers Material Science for Manufacturing Sustainable Engineering Design Principles Quality Metrology and Lean Manufacturing
Year two Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Technology Automation and Robotics Design for Sustainable Manufacturing Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Sandwich year 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.
Final year Strategic Innovation Production Systems Optimisation Emerging Manufacturing Technologies Individual Manufacturing Project
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 will be assessed
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.
Coventry University student reviews
Showing 160 reviews
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
1 year ago
5th or higher year student
The student union is active but they are not very accommodating
1 year ago
5th or higher year student
The campus life is amazing . There are alot of events and activities that can be done.
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
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.
1 year ago
5th or higher year student
The facilities are amazing. The classes are well equipped and the library and hub is amazing.
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Coventry University
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 Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
med
Teaching on my course
80%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
65%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
68%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
59%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
64%
low
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
62%
low
Organisation and management
62%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
63%
low
How well organised is your course?
60%
low
Learning resources
79%
med
Learning resources
79%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
med
Student voice
56%
low
Student voice
56%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
42%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
70%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
55%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
49%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Computer Science | D | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| History | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Coventry University graduates who took Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
91%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
67%
Engineering professionals
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
6%
Skilled trades occupations
2%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Coventry University graduates who took Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.2k
First year after graduation
£34.3k
Third year after graduation
£40.9k
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 Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year).
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
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Coventry University on The Student Room.
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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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