Motorsport Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)
About this course
MEng/BEng in Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design, Control Systems, Systems Design, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling and Project Management. The MEng offers specialist pathways in Race Engineering, Vehicle Structures and Refinement, or Motorsport Systems Engineering. A compulsory 60-credit group project and dissertation is completed across all pathways.
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Entry requirements
A level: BEng (Hons): BBB including Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Mathematics, Electronics or Engineering or BTec Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies MEng: ABB including Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Mathematics, Electronics or 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 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 58%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 49%
- Academic support: 72%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 54%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
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 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mechanical Science
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Design
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles
- Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
- Thermofluids Analysis
- Design, Sustainability and Manufacturing
- Motorsport Vehicle Systems – 30 credits
- Further Motorsport Vehicle Systems – 30 credits
- Motorsport Group Project and Dissertation – 60 credits
- Choose one of the following optional modules to complete the BEng:
- Advanced Motorsport Vehicle Systems – 30 credits
- Motorsport Group Project Innovation – 60 credits
- Specialist Modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Motorsport 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 Motorsport 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 Motorsport Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
58% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Motorsport Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does Motorsport 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 Motorsport Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.