BEng Automotive Engineering
Course overview
The BEng Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year at Coventry University is a 4-year undergraduate course for students who want to learn how cars and vehicles are designed, built, and tested, but may not meet the direct entry requirements for the full degree. The first year (foundation year) helps students build basic knowledge in math, physics, and engineering principles.
After the foundation year, students continue to the main BEng Automotive Engineering course for the next three years. This course teaches students how engines, braking systems, suspension, and electrical parts of cars work. It also covers modern technologies like electric vehicles and hybrid systems. The course is hands-on and prepares students for jobs in the auto industry. Students can also take a placement year after Year 2 to get real work experience in the auto or engineering industry.
The course is taught through a blend of lectures, tutorials, lab sessions, simulations, and group projects, while assessment is through coursework, group assignments, and presentations. In the final year, students are required to complete a project and choose a real engineering challenge to solve using what they’ve learnt. Some students work with real companies for this project.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- A-Levels: Usually CD or above
- BTEC: Merit profile in a relevant subject (e.g., engineering, IT, or Science)
- International students with WAEC, NECO, or other equivalent qualifications are accepted. Applicants with work experience or non-standard backgrounds may also apply.
English Proficiency:
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If English is not your first language, you’ll need to show proof of English proficiency. The university requires an IELTS score of 6.0 with no component below 5.5. Other equivalent test scores, like TOEFL and PTE, are also accepted by the university.
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship
£2,500 scholarship for first year only.
Up to £2,500Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BEng Automotive Engineering with a foundation year from Coventry University are ready for many roles in the vehicle and transport industries. Common jobs include:
- Vehicle design engineer
- Chassis and suspension engineer
- Engine systems specialist
- Electric vehicle systems engineer
- Quality control engineer
- Motorsport technician
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for studying BEng Automotive Engineering with a foundation year from Coventry University is £19,850 per year for international students.
Admission
To apply for the BEng Automotive Engineering with Foundation Year at Coventry University, international applicants can apply through the Coventry University website. If you need help with the application, you can get in touch with our counsellors for detailed guidance.
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