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Automotive Engineering MEng at Coventry University

Coventry University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Let your passion for cars, engineering and design be the drive to become a professional automotive engineer, ready to innovate in a rapidly evolving, global industry. With the rise of electrification, autonomous systems and sustainable design, engineers are at the forefront of solving today's transport and environmental challenges. Ideal for those passionate about shaping the future of mobility, this course blends mechanical engineering fundamentals with automotive applications.

Faculty: Automotive Engineering and Motorsport  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option; integrated master's)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Mechanical Science, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Design, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles. Year two: Solid Mechanics and Dynamics, Thermofluids Analysis, Design, Sustainability and Manufacturing, Automotive Vehicle Systems. Final year: Further Automotive Vehicle Systems, Automotive Group Project and Dissertation, Vehicle Structures and Refinement, Motorcycle Design and Development, Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Systems. Additional year: Advanced Automotive Vehicle Systems, Automotive Group Project and Dissertation, Advanced Vehicle Structures and Refinement, Advanced Motorcycle Design and Development, Advanced Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Systems.

Career pathways

As a graduate of one of our Automotive Engineering degrees, you should be equipped with the technical expertise and professional skills to succeed across the global transport and mobility sector.

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Entry requirements

UCAS points: BEng (Hons): 120 MEng: 128 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. BTEC: BEng (Hons): DDM in Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or similar, to include a Distinction in the 'Further Engineering Mathematics' unit 28 or 8 or Calculus To Solve Engineering Problems Unit 7. Does not include BTecs with maintenance or technology in the title or DM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grade B from one A level from Mathematics and Physics MEng: D*DD in Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or similar, to include a Distinction in the 'Further Engineering Mathematics' unit 28 or 8 or Calculus To Solve Engineering Problems Unit 7. Does not include BTecs with maintenance or technology in the title or DM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grade B from one A level from Mathematics and Physics 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. Access to HE: BEng (Hons): The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit all to be in Mathematics or Physical Science units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above MEng: Considered on an individual basis. GCSE: GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. English: IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years sandwich

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