Engineering

Why Engineering at Coventry

Coventry University builds its curriculum on professional standards through collaboration with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), ensuring that technical teams meet industry-recognized requirements. The Activity-Led Learning approach engages students in solving real challenges from companies and research groups, which allows them to develop both technical knowledge and professional capabilities simultaneously. Practical project work involves creating prototypes through 3D printing and reverse engineering products using 3D scanning that generates engineering data for design models — these are then applied in CAM software to program CNC machines. For civil engineers, the partnership with the Institute of Highway Engineers provides consultation on professional registration and membership in industry organizations.

Manufacturing Engineering

Coventry University develops specialists who understand robotics, automation, and sustainable design while building technical, business, and leadership competencies. The program centers on real projects at Unipart’s Faculty on the Factory Floor facility, where students master digital manufacturing, gain automation expertise, and learn about challenges engineers face in global production processes. Manufacturing Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) operates as an integrated master’s: students can enter directly into MEng when meeting enhanced requirements or transfer from BEng with strong results, obtaining full master’s qualification at undergraduate rates. Graduates emerge with expertise for careers in motorsport, aerospace, medical manufacturing, automotive, defense, and consumer goods.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) focuses on sustainability, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, combining practical projects with research-led teaching. Students master mechanics, thermodynamics, and design while addressing real sustainability challenges — they work in modern laboratories with 3D printing, robotics, and renewable energy, with opportunities for industrial placements. The first year is shared with related programs, providing broad foundations before specialization in the second and third years. Year two modules cover solid mechanics and dynamics, thermofluid analysis, design and innovation, along with instrumentation, electronics, and control. Graduates are prepared for careers in automotive, aerospace, energy, and related fields.

Civil Engineering at Coventry University

The civil engineering program combines theory with practical training on standard tools and real projects, preparing students for infrastructure, sustainable development, and engineering consultancy. Civil Engineering BSc (Hons) meets accreditation requirements of the Joint Board of Moderators, which unites five organizations: ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE, and PWI. A shared first year enables students to work alongside peers from related disciplines, broadening perspectives and experience through collaborative projects that facilitate knowledge exchange. Second-year modules include hydraulics and geotechnics, construction project management and contracts, structural analysis and design, along with advanced materials and transport engineering. Transfer to BEng and MEng is also possible upon meeting requirements.

Aerospace Engineering

The Advanced Aerospace Engineering MSc prepares specialists for a global industry evolving toward sustainable design, flight dynamics, and autonomous systems. Students gain hands-on experience with leading software — 3D CAD, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, including Abacus, SolidWorks, STAR-CCM+, SIMPACK, and Granta Edupack, while MATLAB/Simulink is available for engineering simulations. Beyond software, they access industrial-grade equipment: a 1:5 scale Mercedes Petronas AMG wind tunnel, composite materials laboratory, rapid prototyping facilities, a full-size Harrier T4 fighter jet, and Cobra simulators for complete immersion in flight experience. Partnerships with Emirates, UTC, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Unipart enhance research relevance and open opportunities for company projects.

Automotive Engineering

Automotive Engineering MSc draws on traditional automotive technologies while looking toward the future. Students learn to apply engineering knowledge for rapid development of automotive technologies and cost-effective carbon emission reduction solutions, designing and testing more economical, comfortable, and safe vehicles — they study design, performance, and operation of powertrains and systems, analyzing both individual components and complete vehicles. The program leverages faculty industrial experience and research activity, covering aerodynamics, powertrains, vehicle safety, dynamics, and connected vehicles. Graduates develop comprehensive understanding of design processes, learn to generate innovative solutions for products and systems, analyze emerging technologies and methods, evaluate their limitations — preparing for careers in the rapidly growing automotive sector with opportunities to strengthen experimental and simulation skills.