Mechanical Engineering

UCAS code: H303

Here's what Coventry University says about its Mechanical Engineering course.

Explore how things work, move and are made. Develop skills and knowledge to design, build and improve mechanical systems used across industries, such as aerospace, automotive and manufacturing.

This course is ideal for aspiring engineers seeking industry-relevant skills in sustainability, innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration. Through hands-on projects and research-led teaching, you will have the opportunity to gain technical, managerial and analytical expertise for diverse careers in automotive, aerospace, energy and more.

Key highlights

• Core principles and innovation:?master mechanics, thermodynamics and design while tackling real-world challenges sustainably.

• Industry-aligned experience:?you may have the opportunity to engage in live projects and apply for industry placements, as well as work in cutting-edge labs (3D printing, robotics and renewables).

• Professional development: build leadership, project management and collaboration skills to prepare for a role in engineering.

Why you should study this course

Develop skills with industry exposure and networking Gain hands-on experience with modern technology, including?3D printing, robotics and renewable energy systems, through?compulsory lab work, workshops and real-world projects. This experience could support the development of your employability skills.

Opportunities to boost your employability Learn from?guest lectures by industry leaders?and work on?live briefs from engineering firms?(subject to availability). Boost your CV further with an?optional placement year, gaining experience with top employers like Jaguar Land Rover or Rolls-Royce.

Tailored specialisations and research opportunities Choose your specialisation with?optional modules covering materials and manufacturing, energy systems or smart manufacturing, in your final year of the BEng (Hons) degree. MEng students can undertake?advanced research projects, working alongside academics on innovative engineering solutions.

Employability-focused learning Develop?leadership, project management and teamwork skills?through?compulsory group projects and industry-style assessments, ensuring you stand out in the job market.

MEng advanced pathway Upon successful completion of the first three years, you may have the opportunity to advance to the master’s portion of this course, providing you with greater insight into mechanical engineering while continuing to pay undergraduate fees (subject to meeting progression requirements).

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This course has a common first year. In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.

We want your degree to fit around you, so upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Modules Mechanical Science Engineering Mathematics Engineering Design Materials Science for Manufacturing

Year Two Modules Solid Mechanics and Dynamics Thermofluids Analysis Design and Innovation Instrumentation, Electronics and Control

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 Stress Analysis and Structural Dynamics Computational Thermofluids Project Management and Dissertation

Optional modules Sustainability and Product Design Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Control Systems Engineering Clean Energy

Additional year Engineering Practice and Strategic Analysis Computational Mechanics and Control Smart Manufacturing and Virtual Prototyping Alternative Energy Systems Industrial Group 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.

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include coursework, tests, essays, formal examinations, practical or project work, group work and presentations and 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.