BA Automotive and Transport Design
About this course
BA in Engineering and Fashion Design. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. The course specialises in automotive and transport design through modules on concept creation, prototyping, and design communication. A 4-year sandwich option is available, incorporating an industry placement year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 27 points
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 53%
- Gained a higher qualification: 36%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 25%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 44%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 14%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 56%
- A degree: 32%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Designer – 30 credits
- User – 30 credits
- Co-Creator – 30 credits
- Maker – 30 credits
- Design Expertise
- Experiment and Innovate
- Design Communication
- Transform and Development
- Design Specialisation
- Concept Creation
- Design Transformation
- Prototype and Visualise
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Automotive and Transport Design at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £13,500 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BA Automotive and Transport Design at Coventry University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Automotive and Transport Design at Coventry University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Automotive and Transport Design at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BA Automotive and Transport Design at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Automotive and Transport Design at Coventry University?
53% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.