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University degree

Mechanical Engineering

Coventry University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Mechanical Engineering is the cornerstone of all engineering disciplines, from automotive to aerospace, to marine and medical sectors. Explore how things work, move and are made. Develop skills and knowledge to design, build and improve mechanical systems used across industries, such as aerospace, automotive and manufacturing.

BEng: 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich MEng: 4 years full-time 5 years sandwich September 2026 November 2026 January 2027 March 2027 May 2027 July 2027 This course is ideal for aspiring engineers seeking industry-relevant skills in sustainability, innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration. Through hands-on projects and research-led teaching, you will have the opportunity to gain technical, managerial and analytical expertise for diverse careers in automotive, aerospace, energy and more.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts12%
48-63 pts22%
64-79 pts14%
80-95 pts12%
96-111 pts16%
112-127 pts6%
128-143 pts7%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts2%
176-191 pts3%
How they qualified
82% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel82%
otherHE13%
degree2%
access1%
none1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
90%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£28,000
After 15 months
£30,500
3 years on
£39,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
100%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback80%
Academic support80%
Well organised80%
Learning resources82%
Student community80%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Coventry University's own site.
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