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5 years running
Top 15
U N D E R G R A D UATE
PR O S PEC T U S 2 021/2 2
Possible
Dream big.
Because
you can.
Ahmad Sagir Koki
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
2 3
Expect
more
2nd in UK for
Teaching Excellence*
We believe you should always receive high quality teaching
and the best student experience. With this in mind, we aim
to ensure that your learning applies to the real world and
your student experience is second to none.
See pages 17-18 to find out more.
*Times Higher Education metrics ranking 2017.
GOOD
UNIVERSITY
GUIDE
2019
UNIVERSITY
OF THE YEAR
FOR STUDENT
EXPERIENCE
Athena Za
Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
4 5
Go
global
1st for overseas
student experiences*
A global mindset could enhance your career and
personal development. With a reputation for just
that, we aim to help you immerse yourself in different
cultures and experiences, both in the UK and abroad.
See page 21 to find out more.
*Based on the number of student trips abroad
- HESA 2017/18 UK data, published 2019
Artem Kokhanchuk
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
6 7
Change
the game
97% employed or in
further study six months
after graduation*
To stand out from the crowd, your career should be something
you focus on throughout your degree. Our approach aims to
develop your career skills from the outset, helping you to build
confidence and make your mark. See page 22 to find out more.
*Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17, published 2018.
Anne Wandu
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
8 9
Live in
a city of
culture
Top 5 UK Student City*
As one of the UK's youngest top 5 cities,** Coventry is a vibrant and
affordable place to live and study. And as the UK City of Culture 2021,
the city is poised for a year of festivities in which you could play a part.
See page 25 to find out more.
*QS Best Student Cities Index 2019.
**BBC 'Where are the UK's youngest and oldest city populations?' Monday 19 March 2018.
Nishita Santosh Shetty
Psychology BSc (Hons)
10 11
Contents
About Coventry University Subject areas
17 Student experience ccounting, Economics
A Humanities
18 Gold-standard teaching and Finance 100 English and Languages
46 Accounting and Finance 102 History and Politics
21 Global opportunities
48 Economics Life Sciences and Sport
22 Career prospects
Art, Design and Fashion 106 Biosciences
25 Student city
52 Architecture, Automotive, 108 Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
26 Student support Interior and Product Design 110 Sport, Exercise and
29 Getting to Coventry 54 Art and Design Therapy Sciences
30 Students’ Union 58 Fashion and International Media and
33 Sport Coventry Fashion Business Performing Arts
Business and Law 114 Media
34 Accommodation
62 Business and Management 116 Music and Theatre
39 International students
66 Law ursing, Midwifery
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40 Investing in the future
68 Marketing and Health
42 Coventry choices 70 Sport Management 120 Healthcare Professions
138 Coventry University and Event Management 122 Nursing and Midwifery
London omputing, Mathematics
C 124 Occupational Therapy and
142 CU Coventry, London and Physics Physiotherapy
and Scarborough 74 Computing Psychological, Social
146 Coventry University 78 Mathematics, Physics, and Behavioural Sciences
Wrocław, Poland Statistics and Data Science 128 Criminology and Forensic
148 Entry and fees Construction, Energy Investigations
and Environment 130 Psychology
149 Application guide
82 Construction 132 Social Sciences
150 A message from our
84 Geography, Energy and 134 Social Work, Childhood
Vice-Chancellor
Disaster Management and Youth Studies
152 Course index
Engineering Top-ups
154 Open days 88 Aerospace and Aviation 136 Top-up courses
90 Automotive and Motorsport
Engineering
92 Civil Engineering
94 Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
96 Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression
towards achieving the intended learning outcomes. Assessments may include exams, individual assignments or group work elements. Please check
your course page for specific information.
Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check our website, www.coventry.ac.uk (or, for Coventry University
London, www.coventry.ac.uk/london) or contact us on +44 (0)24 7765 7688 before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most
up-to-date position. Where there is a difference between the contents of this prospectus and the Coventry University or Coventry University London
website, the contents of the applicable website take precedence and represent the basis on which we intend to deliver our services to you.
EU students should be aware that there may be a change to UK laws following the UK’s exit from the European Union which may change their
student status and/or their conditions of study. Coventry University will act in accordance with the UK’s laws in force at that time.
By accepting your offer of a place with us, a Student Contract (“the Contract”) will be formed between you and the university. The Contract will
detail all of your rights and also the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and will also contain all of the obligations that the
12 university owes to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university. 13
Investing
in the
future
See page 40 for further information
on campus developments
Starley Gardens Artist Impression
Coming late 2020
14 15
Student experience
When you come to Coventry University, we believe Social Accommodation
that you can expect more from your experience
here. In fact, we were voted University of the Year
for Student Experience (The Times and Sunday
Times Good University Guide 2019), largely due
to improvements made following input from our
students. So what does this mean for you? Well,
we like to give you as many opportunities as possible
to gain new experiences while at university, and we
aim to offer support while you try new things.
Our central social and Make yourself at home
services space, TheHub, in Coventry with our
So, if you’re interested in travel, we offer a range of means you should always modern and comfortable
opportunities to go on overseas trips, and work or have somewhere on accommodation. We
study abroad*. Coventry University Students’ Union campus where you can have invested £89m in
(CUSU) runs a range of societies that are a great grab a coffee between our accommodation since
way to socialise. We care about your wellbeing and lectures. There’s also 2016, which we believe will
offer counselling as well as spiritual support through a cinema, a range of have a knock-on effect for
the Spirituality and Faith Centre in TheHub and cafés and restaurants, the city-centre, boosting
subsidised gym membership in our modern sports and Coventry University local shops and services.
facilities. For academic support, your course tutors Students’ Union.
can be contacted to discuss course content,
and our library is open 24/7, 364 days a year for
quiet study and resources. You’ll also find our
Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) and sigma,
the Mathematics and Statistics Support Centre Support Flying Start
there too.
As a Coventry University student, you’ll have the
freedom and responsibility to attend all your classes
and then, independently, do all work set. If you fall
behind with your attendance for any reason, Student
Services would check in with you to provide support
and assistance.
We aim to offer services Within your tuition fees,
When looking around at universities, you may not
that could support we provide a number of
have considered the cost of course essentials such with accommodation, course essentials at no
as printing your work, course books or compulsory visas, work placements, extra cost. These include
UK visits. With our Flying Start scheme, we include student loans, writing core e-books, mandatory
some of these within your tuition fees, unlike many and dissertations, health UK field trips and 1,000
other universities. This support is tailored to your and wellbeing, course printer credits, as well
course content. What you get with Flying Start resources, faith and as extra benefits tailored
will depend upon your course content and what spirituality, and anything around your course.
your course tutor selects as most useful. Previous else we consider to be
students have attended field trips, obtained important to you while
you’re with us.
computer software and gained membership to
industry-relevant professional bodies offering
networking opportunities.
*Subject to availability, application process and visa requirements. Fees apply. www.coventry.ac.uk/expect-more
16 17
Gold-standard teaching
In 2017, we were awarded the top accolade, Gold, Industry experts Acting on feedback
in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), a new
government ranking that rates how well students are
taught at UK universities. In the Guardian University
Guide 2020, we ranked 15 of 121 institutions, ahead
of 16 of the 24 Russell Group universities.
We believe our teaching staff know what it takes to
succeed – many have postgraduate qualifications
and/or industry experience too, acting as mentors
Coventry University Coventry University
and advisors to possibly help you gain a deeper
connects education and Students’ Union
understanding of your subject. They aim to help you industry, with experienced Course and Service
develop skills you may need in your future career. professionals passing Representatives feed
That’s why 97% of our graduates are employed or in on the benefit of their students’ views on
further study six months after graduation*, proving knowledge and their teaching and learning back
our teaching is useful beyond the classroom. practical application of to the university. We are
skills. You could be inspired always looking for ways to
However, our most important feedback comes from and challenged to develop improve our teaching and
our students and we are proud they have recently your understanding of encourage you to have
rated us highly in national surveys, both for overall your subject. your say.
experience and teaching standards. Student-elected
course representatives communicate the views of
their fellow students to their tutors and other Teaching support Research-led
university staff. This is just one of the ways we help
to improve our course content and delivery for you.
Our multi-million-pound, learning environments
should immerse you in situations close to real-life
work. Depending on your course, you could feel what
it’s like to work in an ambulance, a courtroom, in a
fashion show or with the cars of the future. We offer
innovative ways of learning too, like our Disruptive
Our dedicated subject Our teaching staff aim to
Media Learning Lab which incorporates games and
librarians aim to provide provide you with options for
playful thinking. You’ll also find experimental learning you with specialist help and further study and many are
areas and themed creative project labs designed support. They work with research active themselves.
to help you think outside the box. We hope you’ll course tutors and provide We offer research-led
be inspired by our teaching staff, their experience, both class teaching and teaching up to master’s
enthusiasm and genuine desire to help you learn. one-to-one appointments, level in a wide range of
and aim help you to find disciplines and interests,
Many of our courses are accredited by leading resources for your course. after which you could apply
awarding bodies. We renew course accreditations and for a PhD and potentially
memberships in line with the relevant body's standard pass on your knowledge
to others.
review process and subject to Coventry University
meeting all of the relevant criteria. If our applications
or renewals are unsuccessful, we will seek to inform
all applicants and students as soon as possible.
Please check the relevant course website for
up-to-date information.
Awarded Gold for outstanding
www.coventry.ac.uk/be-inspired *DLHE Survey 2016/17, published 2018. teaching and learning 2017-20.
18 19Global opportunities
We are keen to try and give you the opportunities Global languages Global Leaders
to enhance your employability on a global scale. Our and Short courses Programme (GLP)
programmes aim to strengthen your problem-solving
skills, make you more independent and further your
self-confidence – all skills which global employers are
currently seeking.
Through our global programmes, we helped
more than 5,600 students to travel, work and
study abroad last year. This included locations
such as Brazil, Australia, China, Japan and the
Learn a new language with This exciting, members-
USA1. As a Coventry University student, you may
this innovative programme1, only programme aims to
have the opportunity to apply to spend around offering more than 30 develop industry leaders
three to 12 months abroad, with options to study, languages, with face-to-face of the future1. Expand your
work, combine study and work, or embark upon classes run by native global skills in our specialist
international field trips or research1. speakers. We offer the workshops, experience
official exams for Spanish different countries, such as
Our reputation for helping you to become (DELE, SIELE), English North and South America,
global-ready is based on a lot more than just (Trinity) and more. You Malaysia and many more.
our standing as the UK’s number-one provider might even be able to Hear inspirational business
of overseas student experiences2. You may also earn extra money while at speakers from across the
university by becoming a globe, such as NASA,
have the opportunity to learn a new language,
Certified Language Tutor in Barclays, NHS, Facebook
visit large multi-national organisations to learn
your native language. and Microsoft.
how they operate and to gain exclusive access
to internationally renowned speakers, from CEOs
to high-profile specialists, offering you invaluable Erasmus+ and Academic
networking opportunities1 to give real depth to study exchange field trips
your CV.
You can gain global skills and experiences
here in Coventry too – it’s a multicultural city
that has welcomed students from more than
160 countries around the world. All students
have the opportunity to learn another language
too, and internationally-flavoured events are run on
campus throughout the year alongside gatherings
The Erasmus+ scheme Our international
by student societies1.
is a Europe-wide experience grants allow
project which gives you you to get involved with
We’ve already helped thousands of students to gain the opportunity to study many exciting and
a competitive edge in the employment market with at a partner university transformative academic
the global skills, knowledge and experience they or complete a work field trips overseas1.
gained with us. Choose Coventry University and placement for up to Students learn about
you could join them. a full academic year3. opportunities through their
You also have the option faculty, as well as centrally
to combine them, so with our ‘Be the Change’
that you can both work trips and via our Moodle
1
Subject to availability and application process (including visas
if required). Fees apply. and study abroad. online course platform.
2
Based on the number of student trips abroad - HESA 2016/17.
3
Students should be aware that there may be a change to UK
laws and the UK’s arrangements with other countries following
the UK’s exit from the European Union. This may change the UK’s
participation in the Erasmus+ scheme. www.coventry.ac.uk/go-global
Parlamentarium - Brussels, Belgium.
20 21Career prospects
We believe there are many good reasons to study a Stephanie Itimi Ralph Debbas
degree at Coventry University, but one of the most
important is to gain access to the graduate jobs
market. Our careers support is designed to help you
do just that. We also offer support related to your
subject to help you to gain an edge.
Courses at Coventry University aims to help you
develop the skills and qualities many employers look
for, such as entrepreneurship, good communication,
problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as a Stephanie studied Ralph, Automotive Design
global outlook. For work experience, our careers Economics and is now a graduate, is now CEO of
specialists can try to help you to secure a work Cyber Intelligence Analyst W Motors, providing high
placement or internship, which can be taken as part for the UK Home Office performance luxury sports
of a degree course, a sandwich year or during and co-founder of Uttr., cars to ultra-high-net-worth
university holidays*. a public speaking agency individuals in the Middle
promoting women of East. He says he has been
Our ‘Add+vantage’ modules should help you different ethnic origins. inspired by this Eleanor
to prepare for the transition from study to work. She says: “The career Roosevelt quote: “The
Options include learning a foreign language, service at the university future belongs to those
entrepreneurship, or enhanced research skills. was extremely supportive who believe in the beauty
You could try work experience, join international in helping me”. of their dreams”.
field trips, gain professional accreditation or study
towards industry qualifications*.
Marco Ng Aisling McLaughlin
If you strive to create the next Uber, Snapchat or
Hype, our International Centre for Transformational
Entrepreneurship (ICTE) could offer you the
opportunity to gain access to entrepreneurial support,
with skills development, networking, workshops
and events which should all useful if you’re thinking
of starting a business or becoming self-employed. If
you’d like to start a socially-conscious business, our
Enterprise HUB aims to support and develop social
enterprises created and run by our staff, students and Marco studied Aviation Aisling studied Adult
alumni. We have been awarded the Social Enterprise Management and is Nursing after being inspired
Mark in recognition of our commitment to sustainable now Airport Operations by her mother, also a nurse,
local businesses. If you’re looking for work during Manager at Heathrow who cared for her terminally
or after your degree, Coventry University has its Airport, the busiest airport ill grandmother. Aisling
own recruitment agency, thefutureworks, which in Europe and the fifth became Deputy Director for
can help you with finding temporary and permanent busiest in the world. Nursing, NHS England in
employment opportunities. He says of his course: the West Midlands just 10
“I gained a very broad years after graduating.
We hope you’ll be inspired by some of our understanding of the She says: “I have the best
successful alumni. Read about how their chosen industry, which helped job in the world”.
courses set them on the path to the successful prepare me for
careers that they now enjoy. Your dream career the workplace”.
could start right here.
*Please refer to the degree course for specific information
www.coventry.ac.uk/change-the-game relating to your study choice and module availability.
22 23Student city
Coventry is a global city – our university Retail Sport
has more than 13,000 international and EU
students studying with us in the UK. We have
welcomed students from more than 160
different countries, of all faiths and beliefs.
As a multicultural city, there are shops and
restaurants with truly international flavours.
Coventry is an affordable city for students and
was voted as the 4th most affordable university
We have five retail parks on The Ricoh Arena is home
town in the UK (Marbles 2016) and in the top
the city outskirts, but the to Premiership rugby club
100 most affordable student cities in the world benefit of an urban campus Wasps, while Coventry
in 20191. You’ll find shops that cater to different less than five minutes’ walk RFC, our Championship
budgets, ranging from the Coventry Market to from the city-centre means team, plays at Butts Park
bistro restaurants. Coventry is also a top 5 UK you also have popular high Arena. The city is also
student city and one of the top 50 student cities street shops right on your home to Coventry City
in the world1. doorstep. These include Football Club, a top-tier
New Look, Primark, River ice hockey team, Coventry
Coventry has been named UK City of Culture Island, Waterstones, M&S Blaze, and a semi-pro
2021 and is bursting with opportunities for and Topshop. For online rugby league club, the
fans, you can even have Bears. Our own Students’
culture fans. For art and history fans, the
Amazon orders delivered to Union also runs over
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum could be worth a
secure lockers in TheHub. 50 sports clubs for
visit, especially for its curated arts events, while students2.
the nearby Fargo Village – the city’s creative
quarter – looks to run a calendar of events
throughout the year. Food Central location
Theatre-goers are well-catered for with the
Belgrade, Warwick Arts Centre, Albany Theatre,
the Criterion and even the Shop Front Theatre
(Theatre Absolute), a unique space in a former
fish and chip shop. For something a little
different, there’s numerous ‘escape rooms’
around the city too.
Our shops and restaurants Coventry is situated right
Movie-goers have the multiscreen Odeon at
cater to global tastes with in the heart of England,
the SkyDome, the university’s own cinema at food from around the just one hour from London
Square One in TheHub, and the Showcase on world. In the city-centre and 20 minutes from
the edge of the city. Music fans have plenty to alone, you could sample Birmingham by train3.
enjoy in Coventry too, with live venues such as Middle Eastern, Caribbean, If you choose to live in
The Golden Cross, The Kasbah, Empire, JJ’s Indian, British, Asian, our modern, city-centre
and ‘The Tin’ Music and Arts. Coventry’s iconic Italian, French, Japanese, accommodation, you’ll
musicians are also celebrated in the city’s very Latin American and be really close to campus
own Music Museum. American food, and more. with all of the benefits that
Not to mention our Coventry city-centre living
dessert parlours. has to offer.
1
QS Best Student Cities Index 2019.
2
Some societies charge a fee for membership.
3
Information provided is the current fastest available route at time
of printing. Please refer to National Rail for more information. www.coventry.ac.uk/city-spirit
24 25Student support
At Coventry, we are proud that the reputation of our The Spirituality and Faith Centre is located at the heart
student experience is based on a solid foundation of of the campus and is a warm, safe environment for all
both academic and welfare support for students. students and staff, whatever your beliefs. Facilities include
a multi-faith meeting room, chapel, Muslim prayer rooms
From our Information Points across campus – with (with ablution facilities), lounge, multi-faith library and
friendly, trained staff who can deal with a range of queries kitchen. Private appointments can also be made with
on behalf of our academic faculties – to our specialist our multi-faith chaplains.
support areas covering learning, academic writing, IT,
mathematics and statistics, we work hard to make sure
we add value to your learning experience.
We aim to help you feel settled at Coventry and to ensure
you have as many opportunities as possible to succeed
in your studies and achieve your goals. We have a
dedicated Student Engagement Centre with a team of
trained advisers to help you before you arrive, while you
settle in and then throughout your studies as required.
Additional academic support
Our dedicated Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) is
on hand to provide guidance on all your writing tasks
throughout your degree, including your dissertation The Lanchester Library
or final year project. CAW offers face-to-face and Open 24 hours a day, 364 days a year, the
online writing tutorials, as well as writing development Lanchester Library offers a range of study
workshops and Add+vantage modules. environments across five floors. There are
workspaces for silent and individual study as well
Whatever your degree, if you need any help with statistics as quiet and group areas, and bookable rooms.
or mathematics, then our support centre, sigma, is Incorporating our Disruptive Media Learning
open throughout term time and for several weeks during Lab (DMLL), we aim to inspire and challenge our
vacations. You can call in for advice, make appointments students to think and act differently when studying,
online or sign up to courses to develop skills in statistics, offering experimental learning areas such as The
numeracy and the use of SPSS statistical software. Grass and The Hill.
Welfare support The library also houses the university’s IT Tech
Our Health and Wellbeing team includes welfare Bar along with 1,400 individual study spaces and
officers, counsellors and mental health advisers who more than 500 computer workstations, as well as
provide support for a range of issues, such as health free laptop loan. Wi-Fi is available throughout the
or relationship concerns. Services are confidential and, building. You will also have access to more than a
following an initial assessment, students may be offered million learning resources at your fingertips, from
one-to-one counselling or referred to specialist ebooks and ejournals to print and multimedia
external organisations. resources. A team of dedicated academic liaison
librarians are available to provide you with specialist
Our Disability Support team provides guidance and help and support. They work in conjunction with
assistance to disabled students from the point of course tutors and provide both class teaching and
application through to graduation. We offer support to one-to-one appointments. Together with our
students with a variety of disabilities including: Specific enquiry services, we aim to ensure that you have
Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia); Physical and Sensory everything you need to support your study.
Disabilities and Aspergers (Autistic Spectrum).
www.coventry.ac.uk/welfare
26 27Getting to Coventry
Coventry is an easy city to reach, thanks to its central Train/bus travel times to Coventry2
location and excellent transport links.
From Travel time Frequency
Coventry railway station is just a 10-minute walk from
campus and currently operates regular services on routes Birmingham 20/30 mins Every 10/20 mins
including Birmingham, London, Manchester, Leeds and
Bristol, as well as to local stations. Oxford 45 mins Every 60 mins
The main coach and bus station is right on the doorstep London 1 hour Every 40 mins
of the campus, with regular services to both local
destinations and cities across the UK. Leicester 1 hour 10 mins Every 90 mins
The university is just a 15-minute drive from the M6 and Bristol 2 hours Every 30 mins
M69, and less than 20 minutes from the M42 and M40.
There is also a student car park on campus that costs just Manchester 2 hours Every 20 mins
£2 to park all day1.
Leeds 2 hours 30 mins Every 60 mins
Birmingham International Airport is just a 20-minute
journey by road or rail, with other airports also easily
accessible due to Coventry’s central positioning
EDINBURGH geographically.
GLASGOW
If you live locally, then you also have the option of
walking or cycling. There are plenty of sheltered
bike-locking areas on campus. You can download
local cycling maps and plan your journey by visiting
BELFAST www.coventry.gov.uk.
LEEDS
MANCHESTER
SHEFFIELD
NOTTINGHAM
LEICESTER
BIRMINGHAM
COVENTRY CAMBRIDGE
OXFORD
CARDIFF
BRISTOL
LONDON
1
Price correct at time of printing.
2
Information provided is the current fastest available route at time of printing. www.coventry.ac.uk/travel
28 29Students’ Union
Coventry University Students’ Union (CUSU) is run by Volunteering
students for students – to help you make the most of The Students’ Union works with a range of groups to
your time at university. provide volunteering placements to students in local
schools, community organisations, and charities. There
When you enrol at Coventry University, you automatically are opportunities for ongoing placements and one-off
become a member of CUSU and so gain access to a ‘Make a Difference’ days. Your placement can even
year-round programme of events, campaigns, support, contribute to your degree.
representation, advice and personal development.
From Freshers through Black History Month, Volunteering Support and community
Week, Varsity, One World Week, Comedy Festival and The Students’ Union provides support and advice around
Feedback Weeks, the Students’ Union is there for you. housing, money, safety, mental health and your course.
Academic and service representatives (all students) feed
CUSU supports more than 200 sports clubs and your views on teaching and learning back to the university,
societies, all run by students. Joining a club or society is and the Students’ Union ensures those views are heard
a great way to meet new people and spend time doing by those able to make changes to your academic
things you’re passionate about*. experience. The Advice Centre offers year-round, free,
independent and confidential advice on housing, money
Sports clubs and academic issues.
Our sports clubs range from football, netball and rugby to
taekwondo, snowboarding and even e-sports. We have There’s also the Housing Fair to help you have a good
an elite performance programme for our top clubs and residential experience, Student Wardens building positive
athletes, and participation opportunities for all. There are relationships with the local community and many other
also a growing number of disability sports clubs where campaigns (including regular visits from some very
those with a disability can volunteer, train and compete. cuddly lambs).
See page 33 for more information about Sport at
Coventry University. Personal development
The Students’ Union really is run by students. There are
Societies opportunities to run your own club or society, lead on
Societies cover culture, performance, music, literature, campaigns, be an academic representative or even take
politics, skills, networking, academia and more. If you a full-time paid role as one of our sabbatical officers.
have a passion or interest, it’s quite likely that there is a
society for it or, if not, you can always start your own. All the experience gained in these roles and others can be
Music societies range from the DJ, MC and Producer put towards the Leadership Award, a formal recognition of
Society to Music Theatre and wind band. Cultural the skills and expertise you’ve developed alongside your
societies span more than 30 countries and regions. degree which can help ensure that your extra-curricular
Student Media gives you the chance to work on its radio, activities continue to provide lasting benefits beyond your
TV or news platform. There are also societies for flying time at Coventry University.
drones, photography, gaming, fashion, vegetarian food,
book club, language exchange, ballet, your course, your For more about everything that the Students’ Union
faith and many more. A full list of societies is available on offers, just visit www.cusu.org.
the CUSU website: www.cusu.org.
www.cusu.org *Some societies and sport clubs charge a fee for membership.
30 31Sport Coventry
Whatever your aim, interest or ability, there is Fitness
something for you at Sport Coventry. Our large, modern fitness suite contains a variety of
cardiovascular and resistance machines, free-weight
Sport Coventry, a collaboration between Coventry equipment and a functional core area to help you stay fit
University and Coventry University Students’ Union and healthy. Our professionally-qualified fitness team can
(CUSU), is designed to support, develop and promote provide you with a free induction, a personal training plan,
success in all areas of university sport. We provide a and any tips or advice that you may need.
range of opportunities and activities, aimed at
all levels and abilities. Indoor
Previous students have taken advantage of our indoor
You could choose to get involved at the level that’s right sports halls and you could participate in five-a-side
for you, from trying something new to representing football, basketball, badminton, table tennis and more.
the university competitively. We have over 50 sports Playing team sports is a great way to meet new people
clubs, many of which compete in the British Universities as well as staying fit and healthy. If you want to join a team
and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues and individual and/or play at a recreational level, our Active Sport
competitions. One of the highlights of the student year is programme supports a number of leagues, games
our annual Varsity tournament where our teams compete and tournaments*.
against local rivals from the University of Warwick.
Outdoor
Team Phoenix Outdoor sport facilities, including several full-sized
Sport Coventry’s ‘Team Phoenix’ programme was football, rugby and hockey pitches, an artificial grass
established to enhance the sporting experience and pitch and a cricket strip, are just a short bus journey away
performance of our flagship teams. Qualifying clubs have at The Place in Westwood Heath. This is where many of
the opportunity to apply for extra resources and additional our Team Phoenix sides play their home matches against
support, from professional expertise to funding. other universities.
As part of the Team Phoenix programme, we bring in
the best coaching talent possible to ensure continuity High-performance
and long-term success for our clubs. The programme We also have a brand-new high-performance suite
provides a challenging and competitive environment designed to support the physical training needs of
that aims to develop our athletes’ abilities, provide athletes across a wide range of sports. This is managed
confidence and self-awareness, that could lead them full-time by two UKSCA-accredited coaches. Our
them to success in the sporting arena and beyond. on-site physiotherapy clinic can assist students with
any sport-related injuries*.
Sports Scholarship award
If you play sport at a high level, you may also be
interested in applying for our Sports Scholarship award.
It provides both a cash bursary and tailored support to
help you balance the demands of performance sport
and life at university. You can find out more by visiting
www.coventry.ac.uk/sportsscholarships.
*Fees apply. www.coventry.ac.uk/sportcoventry
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utility bills, contents insurance, gym membership and Residence
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Self-catered en-suite accommodation. Rent includes utility bills
Self-catered single £5,285 - £6,513
and contents insurance. University-owned properties include gym
room with en-suite (40-44 week contracts)
membership and the Residence Life (ResLife) programme.
Self-catered accommodation. Rent includes utility bills and
Self-catered From £4,290
contents insurance. University-owned properties include gym
single room (39 week contracts)
membership and the Residence Life (ResLife) programme.
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Welcoming international students Scholarships
Coventry University is a truly global university. We Coventry University offers a range of scholarships to
currently have more than 13,000 international and EU help talented students with the financial costs of their
students studying with us in the UK and have welcomed education. You may be eligible for a scholarship on
students from over 160 different countries. We also have the basis of your academic achievements, the course
over 17,000 students studying our degrees in partner you want to study or the country you are from. Many
institutions around the world. scholarships will help you meet the financial costs of
your tuition fees when you study with us.
We offer a range of support and activities to help international
students to settle in quickly, including an airport transfer Check your eligibility for each scholarship by visiting
service and dedicated orientation events during enrolment. www.coventry.ac.uk/internationalscholarship.
International Office team How to apply
Many members of our International Office have lived Applying to Coventry University is a quick and easy
and studied overseas themselves. They can help you process. You can directly apply online from any course
to immediately feel at home as they understand how page on our website. Alternatively, you can download an
differences in language, culture and education systems application form and return it by email.
affect anyone who wants to enjoy international study.
You can find out more about how to apply by visiting
Support starts from the moment you consider studying www.coventry.ac.uk/international-apply.
with us. We can answer questions on a range of subjects,
including visas, immigration, finances, employment IELTS
regulations and culture. You are likely to need a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, or
an equivalent English language qualification, for entry onto
We will stay in contact with you throughout the application our undergraduate courses. To help you achieve this, we
process, sending updates to make sure that you have all offer Pre-sessional English courses*. Courses range in
the information you need to start your course. We have length from five to 30 weeks, depending on your existing
local offices in many countries ready to talk to you in your level of English proficiency.
own language and at a time that works best for you.
To learn more about our Pre-sessional English courses,
Top-up courses please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/pse.
If you have already successfully completed Years 1 and 2
of an equivalent course (or have successfully completed International Office
a foundation or HND degree), then a top-up course is a Student Support team:
great way to increase your employability and secure a full T: +44 (0)24 7765 2010
qualification at degree level. E: studentsupport.io@coventry.ac.uk
These courses are studied full-time over one year and Follow us on social media:
are offered at both Coventry University and Coventry /coventryuniversityinternational
University London. @covintstudents
@coventryuni_int
For more information about top-up courses, please
see page 136.
*Fees apply. www.coventry.ac.uk/international
38 39Investing in the future
As a fundamental element of our corporate strategy, We have also renewed our energy centres in three of
Coventry University continues to invest heavily in our main buildings to reduce our consumption and
its future. We believe that if our students commit to carbon footprint. It remains key that our buildings create
make us their chosen place of learning, then we need spaces which support an enhanced student experience
to give them the very best facilities possible when that is innovative, collaborative and enables new methods
they arrive. of learning.
The investment in infrastructure underpins the excellence The old James Starley building is being demolished to
Starley Gardens – artist impression TheHub – The Courtyard
of our activities, offering world-class spaces for student make way for the fabulous new Starley Gardens by late
education, research and enterprise. With this happening, 2020. Inventor of the Penny Farthing and the Coventry
we can continue to drive organisational performance and Tricycle, James Starley is generally regarded as the father
output through digital and technology-led transformation of the modern-day bicycle industry. Named after him, this
to support and improve our core pillars of student eco-friendly landscaping scheme will benefit students,
experience, teaching and learning, research, and staff and the wider community, by providing a tranquil
enterprise capability. zone that promotes wellness in the heart of the campus
and Coventry city-centre. As well as opening up the whole
Coventry University as a Group is committed to investing area, the new gardens will maximise the view of Coventry
in excess of £400 million pounds over the next ten or so Cathedral from other university buildings.
years, including some very significant projects, some of
which have recently completed, some are in progress and The university has begun work on a significant long-
some are due to start in the coming year or so. term project to transform the site of former Coventry
City Council buildings into new university buildings,
In 2019, we started work on some major projects to help over a number of years. Demolition started in 2019 and
further enhance our campus network for our students, redevelopment of the site is in progress. The final plans
staff and visitors. A number of demolitions have taken retain parts of the old Grade II listed Civic Centre II
place or are in progress, including the James Starley building which will be incorporated into the design of the
building as well as the former Civic Centre. This will enable new building. The medieval vaults, at basement level,
the development of new, modern spaces, with significant which are also Grade II listed will be integrated into the
funds being invested in the coming years to further building and used as part of the new facilities.
Starley Gardens – artist impression New Arts and Humanities building – artist impression
improve the working environment for both students and
staff. This will address emerging expectations in student The current Art and Design and Humanities buildings are
experience and research. also being reworked, which will result in a modern and
all-encompassing ‘super’ building, due by late 2021.
The new Beatrice Shilling building opening early
2020 links to the existing engineering and computing At Coventry University London, the recently-opened
building with an elevated glass walkway. Students have Cutlers Exchange in Devonshire Square gives an
also taken up residence in our newly-opened student extra 20,000 square feet of new teaching spaces, a
accommodation buildings, Bishop Gate and Godiva Postgraduate Centre, a Financial Suite, seven new
Place, which have together provided 1,500+ new collaborative working spaces and a new event space.
bed spaces. The facility features the latest technologies including
Bloomberg terminals, computer and IT labs, and a
To further improve your campus experience, we are in the Standard and Poor’s Market Intelligence Suite.
middle of fully reviewing our catering facilities city-wide. All students at Coventry University London benefit from
New cafes are open in three buildings for students, staff the extra studying and learning space as well as the
and visitors, while existing catering provision at other break-out areas, while postgraduate students also now
locations has been refreshed and improved. benefit from their own dedicated centre and facilities.
We are committed to environmental responsibility and
sustainability and have improved the library with brighter
and more energy efficient lighting.
Beatrice Shilling – new engineering and computing building Cutlers Exchange in London
40Coventry choices
In addition to our Coventry University offering, we provide a large number of alternatives as part of the wider
Coventry University Group*. For instance, you could study in the heart of the City of London at Coventry University
London. Alternatively, our CU options could provide you with the opportunity to study towards a Coventry University
award in a more flexible and affordable manner at any of three locations in Coventry, Scarborough or London.
Founded by entrepreneurs and Coventry University London has Currently only available at a
industrialists as the Coventry over 1,800 students from more postgraduate level, Coventry
School of Design in 1843, than 80 countries. The emphasis University Online fits around your
Coventry University is a dynamic is on gaining work-related own schedule and can be studied
and outward-looking institution with experience, from business from anywhere in the world.
a tradition of teaching excellence, simulations to placements. Provided through the FutureLearn
impactful research and bold It is located in central London, virtual learning environment, all
international partnerships. just minutes away from the students have full online access to
With a half-billion-pound investment Bank of England, the London our teaching, tutor support and all
in the Coventry city campus, the Stock Exchange, and the offices the study materials they need.
university is continually evolving. of numerous world-leading All of your lectures and assessments
Coventry University offers more organisations. Specialist facilities take place online too, so there
than 140 undergraduate courses include a Trading Floor equipped is no need to attend one of our
in a wide variety of subjects and with Bloomberg terminals, a campuses. Upon successfully
is recognised internationally for its Standard and Poor’s computer completing the course, you will
expertise in health, peacebuilding, suite, an Enterprise Hub and a graduate with the same degree
disaster management and more. fashion studio. as an on-campus student.
www.coventry.ac.uk www.coventry.ac.uk/london www.coventry.ac.uk/online
Located on the outskirts of the CU Scarborough is our campus Based in Dagenham and only
Coventry University campus in on the Yorkshire coast. In 14 miles from central London,
the heart of the city, you will find Scarborough, you’ll find everything our campus is well located.
everything you would expect from you’d expect from a vibrant town The closest Tube Station is
a vibrant ultra-modern city. We’ve by the sea, plus a whole lot more. Dagenham Heathway. Our campus
invested heavily in a new £33m Scarborough is a remarkably borders Eastbrookend Country
campus exclusively for CU Coventry beautiful place to study; there are Park, a beautiful expanse of
students, which opened in March the beaches, the North Yorkshire greenery and lakes. Also, nearby
2019. This modern and inspiring Moors and even a medieval castle are the Wantz Boating Lake, sports
learning space accommodates guarding the town. CU Scarborough grounds and supermarkets. Being
up to 3,000 students, and students have access to all the a student and living this close to the
features teaching rooms, IT suites, facilities needed to support their City of London means you will be
engineering and science labs, studies and student life, all located in able to soak up all that the capital
a moot room (mock law court) and a a new £14m purpose-built seaside has to offer, from international Partner institutions worldwide
café, as well as extensive breakout campus. To make things even cuisine to cultural activities, allowing You could also study at one of our many partner institutions
areas for social learning to make better, nearly everything is within you to grow on a personal level as across the world. To see the full list of Global Partners, please visit
teaching more flexible. walking distance. well as academically. www.coventry.ac.uk/globalpartners
www.coventry.ac.uk/cuc www.coventry.ac.uk/cus www.coventry.ac.uk/cul
*For the purposes of this prospectus, the Coventry University Group means Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus Limited (trading as Coventry
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University London) and Coventry University College Limited, trading as CU London, CU Coventry and CU Scarborough, as well as Coventry University Online Limited.Accounting,
Economics
and Finance
Subjects in this section:
Accounting and Finance
Economics
44 45Accounting and Finance
Courses A-level BTEC GCSE
Accountancy BSc (Hons) 1,3,4,5,7,8,9 ABB- Minimum five graded 9-4
DDM
UCAS: N410 / Int: FBLU027 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N410 BBB including English and Maths
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) 1,3,4,5,7,8,9 ABB- Minimum five graded 9-4
DDM
UCAS: NN34 / Int: FBLU028 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/NN34 BBB including English and Maths
Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) 3,8 ABB- Minimum five graded 9-4
DDM
UCAS: N310 / Int: FBLU039 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N310 BBB including English and Maths
Business and Finance BSc (Hons) 2,3,4,8,9,10 ABB- Minimum five graded 9-4
DDM
UCAS: N290 / Int: FBLU037 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N290 BBB including English and Maths
Finance BSc (Hons) 3,4,8,9,10 ABB- Minimum five graded 9-4
DDM
UCAS: N300 / Int: FBLU036 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N300 BBB including English and Maths
Finance and Investment BSc (Hons) 3,4,6,8,9,10 ABB- Minimum five graded 9-4
DDM
UCAS: N341 / Int: FBLU038 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N341 BBB including English and Maths
Duration: 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich. Int: denotes International code.
Why Accounting and Finance at Coventry? There is also opportunity to gain professional Bloomberg
Whether providing vital financial performance or Thomson Reuters certification through work on the
information to businesses as an accountant or buying Trading Floor (subject to availability).
and selling securities as a stockbroker, studying an
Accounting and Finance degree could open up a wealth Possible careers
of career opportunities. At Coventry, our focus is on For graduates of a Finance degree, possible careers
helping you to unlock these opportunities with courses include positions in financial advice firms, investment
that aim to give you the professional skills and knowledge funds, commercial banking and investment banking;
required to succeed, with a focus on developing your while for Accounting graduates, there is the opportunity
financial acumen, commercial awareness, and to become a Chartered Accountant (additional fees,
decision-making skills. study, memberships and/or qualifications may apply).
Global opportunities Further information
You may have the opportunity to enhance your degree Please visit our website for detailed course information
with our international experiences (fees and visas may including subject-specific entry requirements and current
apply). Previous trips include International Tax Week in course fees. See page 148 for more information.
the Netherlands, where students had the opportunity
to develop global business skills, and visits to partner
universities in South Korea, Spain and the USA.
Accreditations and memberships which may apply.
Specialist facilities For more details on renewals, see page 18.
Accounting and Finance students could access the Trading 1 2 3 4
Floor, one of the largest academic trading floors in Europe. The teaching style at
It features 42 dual-screen Bloomberg terminals and offers Coventry is unique, and
a hands-on experience of trading stocks and shares using 5 6 7 8 it is very easy to contact
industry-standard tools. tutors to arrange meetings
with them.
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Karan Talwar
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
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