Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year) Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Manufacturing Engineering (with foundation year) Beng (Hon)
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus.
Shape the future of manufacturing with hands-on industry experience in robotics, automation and sustainable design, while developing technical, business and leadership skills. Learn to design, optimise, and deliver world-class products with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to...
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus.<br/><br/><strong>Shape the future of manufacturing with hands-on industry experience in robotics, automation and sustainable design, while developing technical, business and leadership skills. Learn to design, optimise, and deliver world-class products with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.</strong> <br/><br/>Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course. The degree with foundation year is only available for the BEng option.<br/><br/><strong>Foundation year</strong><br/>This foundation year aims to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed in mathematics, as well as the theories and concepts of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.<br/><br/><strong>Degree</strong><br/>- <strong>Industry-led learning:</strong> work on real-world projects at Unipart’s Faculty on the Factory Floor, gaining expertise in robotics, automation and digital manufacturing.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Work on real industry projects:</strong> mirror the challenges engineers face in global manufacturing. <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Explore emerging technologies:</strong> like automation, robotics, digital manufacturing and sustainable product design. <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Career-ready skills:</strong> graduate with the technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving ability to step into roles across motorsport, aerospace, medical, automotive, defence, consumer goods, and advanced manufacturing. <br/><br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong> <br/><strong>Foundation</strong><br/>• Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Provides a grounding in key areas of engineering and mathematics.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Degree</strong><br/>- <strong>Live industrial projects</strong>: apply learning to mock real-world challenges each year, solving problems alongside industry professionals. <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Future-focused learning</strong>: explore sustainable design and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of global manufacturing.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Cutting-edge facilities:</strong> access contemporary labs, simulation tools and research-led teaching at Coventry’s award-winning AME.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Professional development:</strong> develop leadership, teamwork and technical skills through active, social and applied learning methods. <br/><br/><br/>Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
CU Coventry
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Course Code
H7DF
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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