BEng Electro-Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Programming, and Project Management. The programme includes a placement year and a final-year engineering project. Modules also cover renewable energy and smart manufacturing technology, including Industry 4.0 principles.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 67%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 14%
- West Midlands: 39%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 13%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematical Principles for Engineers
- Engineering Design Principles
- Mechanical Engineering Principles
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Control of Mechatronics Systems
- Mechanical Engineering Systems
- Renewable and Sustainable Engineering
- Smart Manufacturing Technology
- UK Work Placement
- International Study/Work Placement
- Embedded Systems Engineering
- Systems Operation and Control Project
- Project Management
- Engineering Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £46,500. The £39,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electro-Mechanical Engineering 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 BEng Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Coventry University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Coventry University?
The average entrant had 84 UCAS points.
Does BEng Electro-Mechanical Engineering 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 BEng Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Coventry University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.