Coventry University

Overview

The main campus of Coventry University is based in the centre of England, in the city of Coventry with Coventry University London just an hour away by train. As a top five UK student city (QS Best Student Cities Index 2019) Coventry offers students the benefits of both a great city experience and a campus with a thriving community.

TheHub is the heart of student life on campus and a natural place to meet like-minded people and potentially life-long friends. Student experience is a priority for the university, which was proud to be ranked as the University of the Year in the UK for student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).

With 11,000 international students enrolled from over 130 countries worldwide making up a significant portion of the student population, there are plenty of opportunities to meet people from all over the world while studying one of the over 250 undergraduate and postgraduate courses available.

The Coventry campus is undergoing constant redevelopment. There is particular investment in specialist facilities such as the state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound Alison Gingell building, offering Health and Life Sciences students the opportunity to experience real-world healthcare scenarios with a fully equipped ambulance, operating theatre and sports therapy clinic. New social spaces on campus have been developed at the centre of student life, called TheHub. The university invested GBP 89 million in accommodation between 2016 and 2019, including Bishopgate, Godiva Place and The Cycle Works, which are all located within easy walking distance of the main campus.

All of the faculties place a strong emphasis on graduate outcomes, with employability units working to ensure students receive industry experience, mentoring and support to help them into a graduate-level role.

What’s new

Plans to welcome students in September 2020

Coventry University look forward to welcoming students in September to study for the 2020 academic year. The university is fully committed to delivering as much on campus learning as possible, subject to government guidelines, but will be offering online options for students who may be unable to travel. For students who can come to the UK, there will be a blend of on-campus learning and online learning to ensure a high-quality student experience, in the safest way possible. The approach at the university is based on four key principles:

• The safety and wellbeing of all students and staff is paramount
• The integrity and depth of the educational experience is essential
• Quality assurance of the university educational offering
• Flexibility is crucial in order to respond to changing circumstances

All of the courses and modules offered by the university will be delivered on the Aula learning experience platform from September. This platform is a mobile-first teaching and learning platform that is easy to use and will allow students to have online conversations with lecturers and fellow students.

Department structure

Coventry University is made up of four faculties:

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Coventry University has a rich heritage of developing talented artists and designers. As the oldest part of Coventry University, the faculty now boasts specialist resources and state-of-the-art technology, recognizing changes in the arts and preparing students to become talented professionals. The faculty includes the School of Art and Design, the School of Humanities and the School of Media and Performing Arts.

The Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing

The faculty includes the School of Computing, Electronics & Mathematics, the School of Energy, Construction & Environment and the School of Mechanical, Aerospace & Automotive Engineering. This faculty has the inspirational GBP 50 million state of the art Engineering and Computing building and incorporates many varying facilities including wind tunnels, flight simulators and a harrier jump jet.

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

The faculty consists of the School of Life Sciences, the School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences and the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health. Students have access to a number of facilities including hospital simulation, laboratories and exercise environments within the multi-million-pound Alison Gingell building which opened in 2018. The faculty has an excellent reputation for graduate outcomes.

Faculty of Business and Law

Made up of the Coventry Business School and Coventry Law School, the faculty offers a number of specialisations. Coventry Business School specialises in Economics, Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Management, and Strategy and Leadership, offering a range of research and academic programmes alongside industry experience. Coventry Law School’s specialisations include International Law and Oil, and Gas and Energy Law. Students have access to the Moot room, to practice in a realistic, modern courtroom during their studies.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements vary according to the region an applicant is applying from, and what course they are applying for. The accepted entry requirements and their levels can be found, according to country of application.

For most undergraduate courses, students will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or an equivalent English qualification, and they will be asked to provide evidence of their English language test on application.

For students who wish to top up their English language skills, Coventry University offers pre-sessional English courses so that students can gain the required level of language skills to move on to their undergraduate or postgraduate courses. It can help to better prepare students for the demands of academic study and is also an excellent opportunity to meet other international students who are looking to study at Coventry University.

Scholarships & funding

Coventry University frequently offers scholarships to help the best and brightest students achieve their potential. The university understands the financial challenges of studying abroad, and subsequently offer hundreds of scholarships of different values, covering a wide selection of eligibility criteria. These include specific offerings for students from certain countries or regions, for outstanding candidates with specific abilities or outstanding academic achievement and for particular programmes at the university. Students are encouraged to visit the university website for the latest scholarships available, including the eligibility criteria and requirements of each. This applies to students who are looking to start in January, May or September, in Coventry or at the London campus of the institution.

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