Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)
About this course
BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering, combining mechanical science, thermofluids and design. Core topics include Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, Programming and Project Management. The MEng offers specialist pathways in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Renewable Engineering, and includes an industrial group project undertaken with industry partners. A sandwich year with industry placement is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BEng (Hons): BBC including Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Engineering or BTec Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies. MEng: BBB to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, 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 34 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 18%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
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 65 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mechanical Science
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Design
- Materials Science for Manufacturing
- Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
- Thermofluids Analysis
- Design and Innovation – 30 credits
- Instrumentation, Electronics and Control – 30 credits
- Stress Analysis and Structural Dynamics
- Computational Thermofluids
- Project Management and Dissertation
- Choose one of the following optional modules to complete the BEng:
- MEng Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Pathway)
- MEng Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Pathway)
- MEng Mechanical Engineering (Renewable Pathway)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) 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 Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Does Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.