Coventry University has a long and prestigious engineering heritage. Our former students are employed by automotive vehicle and system manufacturers around the globe.

As well as the engineering expertise you will develop through the course, we will actively encourage and support you in your preparation for the world of work, including assisting you when it comes to undertaking a year in industry. The Faculty’s Employability and Placement team, EC Futures, are the proud winners of the Best University Placement Service (UK 2015) presented by the NUE Awards. Some recent student placements include: Honda, in new product introduction; Aston Martin, in special vehicle projects data acquisition; NP Aerospace, working on the new range of military vehicles; Eaton Trucks, in gearbox design; McLaren Automotive, in software test and evaluation; BMW, in vehicle trim and materials; and Cummins Engines, on engine development and build. Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The University's Careers and Employability team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career. To increase student employability and create global graduates, Coventry University enables its students to study abroad as part of their programme of study, in Europe (through the Erasmus scheme), America or Asia. Students have recently secured placements in China, Thailand and in Germany with BMW.