BEng Mechanical Engineering
Course Overview
Mechanical Engineering is the basis for many of the engineering disciplines, including the automotive, aero, marine and medical sectors. In our ever-changing world, mechanical engineers develop new and differing uses for technologies and materials that improve the mechanical operation of equipment and devices used in anything from food to oil production or from international construction projects to the design of toys.
This degree will provide you with the opportunity to develop essential knowledge and skills in science, commerce, design, manufacturing and management to help prepare you for a career across a broad range of industries, with, for example, a major equipment manufacturer, a design consultancy or a supply-chain company.
Design
The innovative resolution of design problems focused on commercially viable solutions, consideration of sustainable material selection and optimizing manufacturing techniques.
Analysis
The investigation and manipulation of variables and principles that determine the behavior of products and systems utilizing industry standard engineering software.
Management
The application of principles and practices utilized to ensure effective business structure, planning and operation.
Sustainability
An ethical approach to engineering design and manufacture with the focus of improving and protecting the best interests of life and the environment.
Practical
Investigation, analysis and practical skills development using laboratory, workshop and computer-based techniques.
Course Information
As the course progresses, your learning will become more specialised, for example, examining instrumentation and control in Year Three, then thermodynamics and fluid mechanics in Year Four. You will also be able to tailor your course to suit your interests and career aspirations, choosing from a range of optional modules in subjects like finite element analysis or control systems engineering.
We aim to produce graduates with the versatility and depth of understanding to deal with new and unusual challenges in mechanical engineering, alongside the necessary imagination and creativity to innovate.
Add+Vantage
The focus on preparing students for successful futures sets Coventry apart as a university.
The Add+vantage modules included in your Coventry University degree recognizes practical skills within a workplace and focuses on preparing students for successful careers and sets Coventry teaching curriculum apart as a university. The Add+vantage modules cover a range of work experience and extra-curricular activities that are taken each year. This module broadens your knowledge and skills within a work focused environment. You are able to choose any subject categories listed within this module to further enrich your educational experience.
Modules
Year 1 - Foundation
Year 2 - Level 4
Add+Vantage Module, choice of one from the list below:
Year 3 - Level 5
Add+Vantage Module, choice of one from the list below:
Year 4 - Level 6
Optional modules:
Add+Vantage Module, choice of one from the list below:
