Automotive Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)
About this course
BEng/MEng in Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, with an emphasis on automotive engineering. Core topics include Control Systems, Programming, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design and Data Analysis. The MEng pathway is determined by final-year optional module selection, with specialist tracks in vehicle structures analysis, motorcycle development, or autonomous and electric vehicles. A 60-credit automotive group project and dissertation is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BEng (Hons) : BBB including Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Engineering or BTec Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies MEng: ABB including Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Engineering or BTec Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies IB: BEng (Hons): Overall pass in IB including at least 15 points from three HL subjects one of which must be Maths with a minimum of 5 points MEng: Overall pass in IB including at least 16 points from three HL subjects one of which must be Maths with a minimum of 5 points
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 460 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 39%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 15%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mechanical Science – 30 credits
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Design
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles
- Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
- Thermofluids Analysis
- Design, Sustainability and Manufacturing
- Automotive Vehicle Systems – 30 credits
- Further Automotive Vehicle Systems – 30 credits
- Automotive Group Project and Dissertation – 60 credits
- Choose one of the following optional modules to complete the BEng:
- Advanced Automotive Vehicle Systems – 30 credits
- Automotive Group Project and Dissertation – 60 credits
- Specialist Modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Automotive Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £44,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of Automotive Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Automotive Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Automotive Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does Automotive Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) 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 Automotive Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.