BEng Automotive Engineering
Course overview
The BEng Automotive Engineering at Coventry University is a 3-year undergraduate course that teaches students how cars and other vehicles are designed, built, and tested. Students learn both the mechanical and electrical sides of how vehicles work, including engines, brakes, aerodynamics, safety, and fuel systems.
The course also focuses on new trends in the industry like electric vehicles, hybrid systems, and low-emission technologies. Coventry has strong links to car companies, so students work on real-world projects and learn skills that are needed in the auto industry. This course is ideal for students who enjoy working with machines, solving problems, and want to help build the cars of the future. Students can also choose to take a placement year between Year 2 and Year 3. This lets them work for a car company or engineering firm and gain real job experience.
Learning takes place through lectures and tutorials, workshops and lab sessions, team projects and group work, while assessment includes coursework and technical reports, exams, group work, and presentations. In the final year, students work on a large project related to automotive engineering. They get to design, build, or test a real engineering solution, often linked to industry needs.
Entry requirements
To apply for the BEng Automotive Engineering at Coventry University, applicants should meet the following:
Grade Requirements:
- A-Levels: Usually BBC or above, with maths and science preferred
- BTEC: Extended Diploma in Engineering or a similar subject with good grades
- For international students, WAEC, NECO, IB, or other equivalent qualifications are accepted. A good score in math and physics is required.
English Proficiency:
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If English is not your first language, you must show English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 with no section below 5.5.
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 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 course from Coventry University can work as
- Vehicle design and development specialist
- Testing and safety engineer
- Hybrid and electric vehicle systems engineer
- Motorsport engineer
- Manufacturing and quality control engineer
- Mechanical and systems engineer
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for studying the BEng Automotive Engineering course from Coventry University is £19,850 per year for international students
A placement year usually has a much lower fee. Some extra costs may come from buying books, safety gear, or printing, but most materials are provided.
Admission
To apply for the Coventry University BEng Automotive Engineering, 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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