Metrology for Industry Foundation Degree
About this course
A Foundation Degree in Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, focusing on industrial metrology. Core topics include Statistics and Project Management. The course was developed in consultation with the National Physical Laboratory, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, and Airbus. A work-based project in the final year requires applying metrology skills to a measurement process within the student's organisation.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 20%
- West Midlands: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study Skills
- Introduction to Metrology
- Mathematics for Metrology
- Engineering Science for Metrology
- Standards and Traceability
- Coordinate Metrology Practices
- Business Management Awareness
- Measurement Systems Analysis
- Smart Manufacturing Metrology
- Measurement Uncertainty
- Work-based Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Metrology for Industry Foundation Degree at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £44,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £50,500. The £44,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Engineering.
Are students happy with the teaching on Metrology for Industry Foundation Degree at Coventry University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
How many students continue on Metrology for Industry Foundation Degree at Coventry University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.