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University of
GOOD the Year for
UNIVERSITY
GUIDE Student
2019
Experience
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS
2020/21
Ranked 13th in UK
Guardian University Guide 2019
Adam Black Oana-Maria Mocanu Shalita Maloney Paramedic Science FdSc Business Management BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology BA (Hons)
Expect
more
University of the Year
for Student Experience*
“I like that the university provided me with opportunities to
develop my team-working skills and the support on my course
is great, especially the sigma maths skills sessions. I am growing
as both an engineer and an individual, and it’s great to have
that feeling.” See page 16 to find out more. GOOD
UNIVERSITY
Brian Wooyeol Bae GUIDE
Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons) 2019
*The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
UNIVERSITY
OF THE YEAR
Find out more: FOR STUDENT
www.coventry.ac.uk/expect-more EXPERIENCE
4 5
Inspire
me
2nd in UK for
Teaching Excellence*
“My course is very practical with lots of facilities and lots of
connections with the media industry. As some of my lecturers
still work in media, they understand how the sector is constantly
improving and evolving which I find very inspirational.”
See page 18 to find out more.
Unjali Mistry
Media Production BA (Hons)
*Times Higher Education metrics ranking 2017.
Find out more:
www.coventry.ac.uk/inspire-me
6 7
Hello
world
1st for overseas
student experiences*
“I was able to go to Brazil with the university and I honestly
think that it changed my life – to be able to go out there,
apply my studies and make new friends is incredible. The
support for overseas trips from the university is second to
none.” See page 20 to find out more.
Michael Babadi
Business Management BA (Hons)
*Based on the number of student trips abroad - HESA 2016/17,
published 2018.
Find out more:
www.coventry.ac.uk/hello-world
8 9
City
spirit
Top 5 UK Student City*
“I really like the social life at Coventry University
and there is always something going on in the city!
Meeting people from different backgrounds and
different countries is perhaps the best part but
having the city on the university’s doorstep comes a
close second.” See page 22 to find out more.
Mariam Mussa
Adult Nursing BA (Hons)
*QS Best Student Cities Index 2018.
Find out more:
www.coventry.ac.uk/city-spirit
10 11
Game on
97% employed or in
further study six months
after graduation*
“My favourite part of the course is how the lecturers
teach us the fundamentals, but then they ask us to
apply that to a real-world situation, and my mind
will go absolutely wild – I love it so much. I am so
looking forward to my first role when I graduate.”
See page 24 to find out more.
Annaleigh Dixon
Advertising and Marketing BA (Hons)
*Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17,
published 2018.
Find out more:
www.coventry.ac.uk/game-on
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Contents
About Coventry University Subject areas
16 Student experience ccounting, Economics
A Humanities
18 Gold standard teaching and Finance 98 English and Languages
44 Accounting and Finance 100 History and Politics
20 Global opportunities
46 Economics Life Sciences and Sport
22 Student city
Art, Design and Fashion 104 Biosciences
24 Career prospects
50 Architecture, Automotive, 106 Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
26 Student support Interior and Product Design 108 Sport, Exercise and
28 Getting to Coventry 52 Art and Design Therapy Sciences
30 Students’ Union 56 Fashion and International Media and
32 Sport Coventry Fashion Business Performing Arts
Business and Law 112 Dance, Music and Theatre
34 Accommodation
60 Business and Management 114 Media
38 International students
64 Law ursing, Midwifery
N
40 Coventry choices
66 Marketing and Health
136 Coventry University 68 Sport and Event 118 Healthcare Professions
London Management 120 Nursing and Midwifery
140 CU Coventry, London omputing, Mathematics
C 122 Occupational Therapy and
and Scarborough and Physics Physiotherapy
144 Entry and fees 72 Computing Psychological, Social
145 Application guide 76 Mathematics, Physics and and Behavioural Sciences
146 A message from our Statistics 126 Criminology and Forensic
Vice-Chancellor Construction, Energy Investigations
and Environment 128 Psychology
148 Course index
80 Construction 130 Social Sciences
150 Open days
82 Geography, Energy and 132 Social Work, Childhood
Disaster Management and Youth Studies
Engineering Top-ups
86 Aerospace and Aviation 134 Top-up courses
88 Automotive and Motorsport
Engineering
90 Civil Engineering
92 Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
94 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.
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
university owes to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.
14 15
Student experience
When you come to Coventry University, Social Accommodation
you can expect more from your experience here.
In fact, we are the University of the Year 2019
for Student Experience (The Times and Sunday
Times Good University Guide 2019), largely thanks
to improvements we have made because of input
from our students.
So what does this mean for you? Well, we like to
give you as many opportunities as possible to gain
Our central social and Make yourself at home
new experiences while at university, and we can offer
services space, TheHub, in Coventry with our
support while you try new things. means you’ll always have modern and comfortable
somewhere on campus accommodation. We have
So, if you’re interested in travel, we offer a range where you can grab a been investing £89m in our
of opportunities to go on overseas trips, and work coffee between lectures. accommodation between
or study abroad1. If you’re an international student There’s also a cinema, 2016-19, which we believe
and you would like to join us in Coventry, we offer a range of cafés and will have a knock-on effect
dedicated support with coming to the UK and while restaurants, and Coventry for the city-centre, boosting
you’re here in the UK. Our accommodation office, University Students’ local shops and services.
FutureLets, can help you find somewhere to live Union (CUSU).
while you’re a student and our student employment
agency, thefutureworks could help you to find
work during and upon completion of your course.
Coventry University Students’ Union runs a range of
societies that are a great way to socialise. We care Support Engagement
about your well-being and offer counselling as well
as spiritual support through the Spirituality and Faith
Centre in TheHub and subsidised gym membership
in our modern sports facilities. For academic
support, your course tutors 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 of Academic Writing (CAW) and
sigma maths support here.
We offer dedicated You’ll have the freedom
services that can help with and responsibility to attend
When looking around at universities you may not accommodation, visas, your classes and do the
have considered the cost of course essentials such work placements, student work set, independently.
as printing your work, course books, or compulsory loans, dissertations, health If you fall behind with your
UK visits. With our Flying Start scheme2 we include and well-being, course attendance for any reason,
some costs as part of your tuition fees, which resources, faith and Student Services would
is unlike many other universities. This support is spirituality, and anything check in with you
tailored to your course content. What you get with else important to you while to provide support
Flying Start will depend on your course content you’re with us. and assistance.
and what your course tutor selects as most useful.
Previous students have attended field trips, gained
computer software and membership to industry-
relevant professional bodies, offering networking
opportunities and updates.
1
Subject to availability and application process. Fees apply.
2
Available at Coventry University and Coventry University London. www.coventry.ac.uk/expect-more
16 17
Gold standard teaching
In 2017 we were awarded the top accolade of Industry experts Acting on feedback
Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF),
a new government ranking of how well students are
taught at UK universities. In the Guardian University
Guide 2019 league table, Coventry University ranked
13th overall, ahead of many other universities in
the Midlands.
Our teaching staff know what it takes to succeed
– many have postgraduate qualifications and/or
Coventry University Coventry University
industry experience too and act as mentors, advisors
connects education and Students’ Union (CUSU)
and sounding boards who can help you to gain a industry with experienced Course and Service Reps
deeper understanding of your subject. They strive to professionals passing feed students’ views on
pass on the skills you’ll need in your career. That’s on the benefit of their teaching and learning back
why 97% of our graduates are employed or in further knowledge and their to the university. We are
study six months after graduation*, proving our practical application of always looking for ways to
teaching is useful beyond the classroom. skills. You will be inspired improve our teaching and
and challenged to develop encourage you to have
However, our most important feedback comes from your understanding of your say.
our students and we are proud that they consistently your subject.
rate us highly in national surveys, both for overall
experience and for the standard of our teaching.
In fact, 88% of our final-year students stated they Teaching support Research-led
were satisfied with the quality of teaching on their
courses (National Student Survey 2018). Student-
elected course reps represent their fellow students
and communicate the views of students to their
tutors and other university staff. This is just one of
the ways we help to improve our course content and
delivery for you.
Our multi-million pound, modern learning
Our dedicated subject Our teaching staff can
environments can immerse you in situations close
librarians are available to advise you on your options
to real-life work. You may have the opportunity, for provide you with specialist for further study and
example, to experience what it's like to work in an help and support. They many are research active
ambulance, in a courtroom, on a fashion show, work with course tutors themselves. We offer
or with the cars of the future. We offer innovative and provide both class research-led teaching up
ways of learning too, such as our Disruptive Media teaching and one-to-one to master’s level in a wide
Learning Lab which incorporates games and appointments, and can range of disciplines and
playful thinking with LEGO® bricks. You’ll also find help you to find resources interests, after which you
experimental learning areas and three themed for your course. could apply for a PhD and
creative project labs designed to help you think pass on your knowledge
to others.
outside of the box. We hope you’ll be inspired by our
facilities and by our teaching staff, their experience,
enthusiasm for their subject and
genuine desire to help you learn.
*DLHE Survey 2016/17, Awarded Gold for outstanding
www.coventry.ac.uk/inspire-me (published 2018). teaching and learning 2017.
18 19Global opportunities
Last year, we helped over 5,600 students to travel, Global Leaders
work and study globally, in places like Brazil, Linguae Mundi Programme (GLP)
Australia, China, Japan and the USA1. We run 12
global programmes, including overseas trips, work
placements and language classes. For example, as
a Coventry University student, you could apply to
spend between three and 12 months studying or
working abroad, combining study one semester with
work for another, or embark on international field
trips or research2.
Learn a new language This exciting, members-
Our reputation for helping you to become global
with this innovative only programme develops
ready is based on a lot more than our standing as programme2. With more industry leaders of the
the UK’s number one provider of overseas student than 30 languages available future2. Expand your global
experiences3. You may have the opportunity to through face-to-face skills in our specialist
take part in advanced international workshops, classes by native speakers, workshops, experience
global networking events, and gain exposure to and even more to choose different countries, and
inspirational industry leaders. You may have the from online, you could gain hear inspirational speakers
opportunity to learn a new language, visit large cultural knowledge and at global events. Previously
multi-national organisations to learn how they add a key global skill to we've welcomed NASA
operate, and gain exclusive access to internationally your portfolio. astronaut, Michael Foale
as a GLP guest speaker.
renowned speakers, from CEOs to high profile
specialists, offering you invaluable networking
opportunities2.
International
You can gain global skills and experiences here in Erasmus Experience Scheme
Coventry too – it’s a multicultural city that welcomes
students from more than 130 countries around
the world. All students have the opportunity to
learn another language here in Coventry too, and
internationally-flavoured events are run on campus
throughout the year, such as Tai Chi classes by
the Confucius Institute and gatherings by student
societies2.
The Erasmus scheme The International
We’ve already helped thousands of students to gain
is a European-wide Experience scheme allows
a competitive edge in the employment market with project which gives you you to apply for financial
the global skills and knowledge they gained with us. the opportunity to study support towards a project
at a partner university or placement with an
Choose Coventry University and you could join them. or complete a work international dimension,
placement for up to such as international
a full academic year2. exhibitions, summer work
You also have the choice camps, and international
of combining them both conferences. Support may
so you can work and also be available through
1
During academic year 2017/18. study abroad4. the Flying Start Scheme5.
2
Subject to availability and application process. Fees apply.
3
Based on the number of student trips abroad - HESA 2016/17.
4
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
planned exit from the European Union, this may change the UK’s
participation in the Erasmus scheme.
5
Available at Coventry University and Coventry University London. www.coventry.ac.uk/hello-world
Parlamentarium - Brussels, Belgium.
20 21Student city
Coventry is a global city – our university has Retail Sport
more than 11,000 international students
studying with us from more than 130 different
countries, and students of all faiths and beliefs
are welcome here. As a multicultural city,
there are shops and restaurants with
international flavours.
Coventry is an affordable city for students and
was voted as the 4th most affordable university
We have an urban The Ricoh Arena, on the
town in the UK (Marbles 2016) and in the
campus that sits less outskirts of the city, is home
top 100 most affordable student cities in the than five minutes walk to Premiership Rugby Club
world1. You’ll find shops that cater to different from the city-centre, with Wasps and Coventry City
budgets, ranging from the Coventry market to popular high street shops Football Club. The city also
bistro restaurants. Coventry is also a Top 5 UK including Primark, New has a successful ice hockey
student city and one of the top 50 student cities Look, Topshop, Marks & team, Coventry Blaze and
in the world1. Spencer, Waterstones and a semi-professional Rugby
Debenhams. If you’d like League Club, Coventry
Coventry has been named City of Culture 2021 a Scandinavian shopping Bears. Coventry University
and is bursting with opportunities for culture experience, Coventry is Students’ Union also runs
home to one of the very few more than 55 sports clubs
fans. The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum at
city-centre IKEA stores. for students2.
Jordan Well is worth a visit, especially for their
curated arts events and nearby Fargo Village -
the city’s creative quarter, also runs a calendar
of events throughout the year. Food Central location
Theatre is well-catered for with The Belgrade
Theatre, in central Coventry, the Art Deco,
Albany Theatre on Butts Road and the Criterion
in Earlsdon, or for something a little different,
there’s Escape Live Coventry – The escape
room game in Fargo Village.
Movie-goers have the multiscreen Odeon
Our shops and restaurants Coventry is situated in the
at the SkyDome, the university’s cinema in
cater to global tastes with heart of England, just one
TheHub, and the Showcase cinema further food from around the hour from London and 20
out of town. Further out of town is the Coventry world. In the city-centre minutes from Birmingham
Music Museum celebrating Coventry’s iconic alone, you could sample by train3. If you choose to
musicians. Music fans have plenty to enjoy in Middle Eastern food, live in our modern, city-
Coventry, with live venues such as The Golden Caribbean, Indian, British, centre accommodation,
Cross, The Kasbah, Empire, JJ’s, and The Tin Asian, Italian, French, you’ll be really close to
Music and Arts at the Canal Basin. Japanese, Latin American campus and all the benefits
and American food, and that Coventry city-centre
more. Not to mention our has to offer.
dessert parlours.
www.coventry.ac.uk/city-spirit
22 23Career prospects
There are many good reasons to study a degree at Stephanie Itimi Ralph Debbas
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 help you to 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 Automotive Design
global outlook. For work experience, our careers Economics and is now a graduate, Ralph is now
specialists can help you to secure a work placement Cyber Intelligence Analyst CEO of W Motors,
or internship, which can be taken as part of a within the UK Home providing high-performance
degree course, a sandwich year or during Office and co-founder of luxury sports cars to Ultra
university holidays*. a public speaking agency High Net Worth individuals
promoting women of in the Middle East. He is
Our ‘Add+vantage’ modules help you to prepare for different ethnic origins, inspired by this Eleanor
the transition from study to work. Options include Uttr. She says: “The career Roosevelt quote:
learning a foreign language, entrepreneurship, service at the university “The future belongs to
or enhanced research skills. You could try work was extremely supportive those who believe in the
experience, join international field trips, gain in helping me.” beauty of their dreams.”
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) can offer you entrepreneurial
support, with skills development, networking,
workshops and events which are 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 supports and
develops social enterprises created and run by our
staff, students and alumni. We have been awarded Marco studied Aviation Aisling studied Adult Health
the Social Enterprise Mark in recognition of our Management and is Nursing after being inspired
commitment to sustainable local businesses. now Airport Operations by her mother, also a nurse,
If you’re looking for work during or after your degree, Manager at Heathrow who cared for her terminally
Coventry University has its own recruitment agency, Airport, the busiest airport ill grandmother. Aisling
thefutureworks, which can help you with finding in Europe and the fifth became Deputy Director for
temporary and permanent employment opportunities. busiest in the world. Nursing, NHS England in
He says of his course: the West Midlands just 10
We hope you’ll be inspired by some of our “I gained a very broad years after graduating.
successful alumni. Read about how their chosen understanding of the She says: “I’m doing the
courses set them on the path to the successful industry, which helped best job in the world.”
careers that they enjoy now. Your dream career prepare me for
could start right here. the workplace.”
*Please refer to the degree course for specific information relating to
your study choice and module availability. www.coventry.ac.uk/game-on
24 25Student support
At Coventry, we take pride in the fact that the The Spirituality and Faith Centre is located at the heart
reputation of our student experience is based of the campus and is a warm, safe environment for all
on a solid foundation of academic and welfare students and staff, whatever your beliefs. Facilities include
student support. a multi-faith meeting room, chapel, Muslim prayer rooms
(with ablution facilities), lounge, multi-faith library and
From our Information Points across campus with friendly, kitchen. Private appointments can also be made with our
trained staff who can deal with a range of queries on multi-faith chaplains.
behalf of our academic faculties, to our specialist support
areas covering learning, academic writing, IT and maths
support, 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 support you during your studies.
Additional academic support
Our dedicated Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) is The Lanchester Library
on hand to provide guidance on all your writing tasks Open 24 hours a day, 364 days a year the
throughout your degree, including your dissertation Lanchester Library offers a range of study
and exam papers. environments across five floors. There are
workspaces for silent and individual study as well
Whatever your degree, if you need any help with as quiet and group areas, and bookable rooms.
mathematics or statistics, our support centre, sigma, Incorporating our Disruptive Media Learning Lab,
is open throughout term time and for several weeks we aim to inspire and challenge our students to
during vacations. You can drop in for advice, make think and act differently when studying, offering
appointments online or sign up to courses to develop experimental learning areas such as The Grass
your skills in statistics, numeracy and the use of SPSS and The Hill.
statistical software.
The Library also houses the university’s IT Tech
Welfare support Bar along with 1,400 individual study spaces and
Our Health and Wellbeing team includes welfare over 500 computer workstations, as well as a
officers, counsellors and mental health advisers who free laptop loan. Wi-Fi is available throughout the
provide support for a range of issues, such as health building. You will also have access to over 720,000
or relationship concerns. Services are confidential and, learning resources at your fingertips from ebooks
following an initial assessment, students may be offered and ejournals to print and multimedia resources.
one-to-one counselling or referred to specialist A team of dedicated academic liaison librarians is
external organisations. available to provide you with specialist help and
support. They work in conjunction with course
Our Disability Support team provides guidance and tutors and provide both class teaching and
assistance to disabled students from the point of one-to-one appointments. Together with our
application through to graduation. We offer support to enquiry services we aim to ensure that you have
students with a variety of disabilities including: Specific everything you need to support your study.
Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia); Physical and Sensory
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.
City Travel time Frequency
Coventry railway station is just a 10-minute walk from
campus and operates regular services on routes including Birmingham 20/30 mins Every 10/20 mins
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 and serves 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
the M69, and less than 20 minutes from the M42 and
M40. There is also a student car park on campus that Manchester 2 hours Every 20 mins
costs just £2 to park all day1. Birmingham International
Airport is a 20-minute journey by road or rail. Leeds 2 hours 30 mins Every 60 mins
If you live locally then you also have the option of
walking or cycling to lectures. There are plenty of
EDINBURGH sheltered bike-locking areas on campus. You can
GLASGOW
download local cycling maps and plan your journey
by visiting www.coventry.gov.uk.
BELFAST
LEEDS
MANCHESTER
SHEFFIELD
NOTTINGHAM
LEICESTER
BIRMINGHAM
COVENTRY CAMBRIDGE
OXFORD
CARDIFF
BRISTOL
LONDON
1
Price correct at time of printing.
2
Information provided is the fastest available route. www.coventry.ac.uk/travel
28 29Students’ Union
Coventry University Students’ Union (CUSU) is run by Sports
students, for students, to help you get the most from Aside from all the sports clubs you’d expect – football,
your time at university. hockey and rugby for example, you’ll find some more
unusual ones too, such as taekwondo, mountaineering or
Based in TheHub building at the centre of campus, snow sports. We want to make sport accessible, so there
our Students’ Union organises a year-round programme is a growing number of disability sport clubs where those
of events, from Welcome Festival and our popular with a disability can volunteer, train or compete.
Varsity sports tournament to regular club nights and
campaigning initiatives. See page 32 for more information about Sport at
Coventry University.
When you enrol at Coventry University, you will
automatically become part of our Students’ Union. Music and performance
Providing a range of advice and support in addition to the The DJ, MC and Producer Society gives local DJ talent
services offered by the university, our union also takes the from Coventry University opportunities to perform at local
role of representing your interests, both at the university music events. The Musical Theatre Society (MTS) is the
and nationally. place for those interested in singing, dancing and acting
on stage, with productions you can take part in. Other
With its own student course and service reps, our union music clubs let you bond with people who share your
feeds students’ views on teaching and learning back to musical interests, from windband to rock music.
the university and its Student Warden scheme helps build
positive relationships in the areas where students live. Cultural and international
Coventry University welcomes students from all over the
As a student at Coventry you will have the opportunity world. Our Students’ Union cultural and international
to get involved in activities that will help to increase your societies aim to provide a social environment with
employability skills. You may also have the opportunity students who share your nationality and promote
to join Source Media, working on its radio, TV or news other cultures. Example societies include Taiwanese,
platforms. Our employability department will help find you Sri Lankan, Russian, Chinese, Qatari, Portuguese,
a placement to suit you and our volunteering service will Nigerian, Indonesian, Croatian, and the East African
allow you to spend time fundraising or working with local Society. A full list of nationalities is available on the
community projects. CUSU website.
Societies and sports clubs Special interest
CUSU supports more than 160 student societies and over Remember, you can start your own society based on
55 sport clubs*. Currently, societies include academic, anything that interests you. If you can find 10 like minded
cultural, international, faith, political and campaigning students to join, CUSU will officially recognise your
groups alongside a wide range of hobbies and interests. society. Some current special interest societies include
Joining a society is a great way of meeting new people Anime and Manga, Book Club, CovWords Magazine,
and spending time doing things you enjoy and are DRC Drone Enthusiasts, Fashion, Gaming, LINKS which
passionate about. If you can’t find a society you’re works with St John’s Ambulance, Illustration, Photo
looking for, you can start one of your own. Club and the Vegetarian and Vegan Society. A full list of
societies is available on the CUSU website.
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
is designed to support, develop and promote success provide you with a free induction, a personal training plan,
in all areas of university sport. We provide a range of and any tips or advice that you may need.
opportunities and activities aimed at all levels
and abilities. Indoor
You can also take advantage of our indoor sports
You can choose to get involved at the level that’s right halls where you can participate in five-a-side football,
for you, from trying something new to representing basketball, badminton, table tennis and more. Playing
the university competitively. We have over 55 sports team sports is a great way to meet new people as
clubs, many of which compete in the British Universities 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 'Be Active'
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 AstroTurf pitch
established to enhance the sporting experience and and a cricket strip, are just a short bus journey away at
performance of our flagship teams. Clubs have the The Place in Westwood Heath. This is where many of
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 develops our athlete’s abilities, confidence and athletes across a wide range of sports. This is managed
self-awareness, leading them to success in the full-time by two UKSCA-accredited coaches. Our on-site
sporting arena and beyond. 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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Self-catered en-suite accommodation. Rent includes utility bills
Self-catered single £6,149 - £7,012
and contents insurance. Some properties include either include gym
en-suite room (40-44 week contracts)
membership or ResLife programme.
Self-catered £5,298 - £5,620.50 Self-catered accommodation. Rent includes utility bills, contents
single room (40 week contracts) insurance and gym membership or ResLife programme.
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APInternational students
Welcoming international students Scholarships
Coventry University is a truly global university. Coventry University offers a range of scholarships to
We currently have more than 11,000 international help talented students with the financial costs of their
students from over 130 different countries studying with education. You may be eligible for a scholarship on
us in the UK and thousands more studying our degrees the basis of your academic achievements, the course
in partner institutions around the world. you want to study, or the country you are from. Many
scholarships will help you meet the financial costs of
We offer a range of support and activities to help your tuition fees when you study with us.
international students to settle in quickly, including
an airport ‘meet and greet’ service and dedicated Be sure to check your eligibility for each scholarship by
familiarisation events during enrolment. visting www.coventry.ac.uk/internationalscholarship.
International Office team How to apply
Many members of our International Office have lived and Applying to Coventry University is a quick and easy
studied overseas themselves. So they can help you better process. You can apply online by following the link from
because they understand how differences in language, any course page on our website. Alternatively, you can
culture and education systems affect anyone who wants download an application form and return it by email.
to enjoy international study. Before you apply, you need to make sure that you meet
the necessary entry requirements for your chosen course.
Support starts from the moment you consider studying Specific entry requirements are listed on each course
with us. We can answer questions on a range of subjects, page at our website.
including visas, immigration, finances, employment
regulations and culture. We will stay in contact with you You can find out more about how to apply by visiting
throughout the application process, sending updates www.coventry.ac.uk/international-apply.
to make sure that you have all the information you need
to start your course. And we have local offices in many You can also find more information about entry
countries ready to talk to you in your own language and at requirements relating to your country by visiting
a time that works best for you. www.coventry.ac.uk/regional.
Top-up courses IELTS
If you have already successfully completed years 1 and 2 You are likely to need a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, or
of an equivalent course (or have successfully completed an equivalent English language qualification, for entry onto
a foundation or HND degree), then a top-up course is a our undergraduate courses. To help you achieve this, we
great way to increase your employability and secure a full offer Pre-sessional English courses*. Courses range in
qualification at degree level. These courses are studied length from five to 30 weeks, depending on your existing
full-time over one year and are offered at both Coventry level of English proficiency.
University and Coventry University London.
For more information about top-up courses,
see page 134.
*Fees apply. www.coventry.ac.uk/international
38 39Coventry choices
In addition to our Coventry University offer, 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, Coventry than 80 countries. The emphasis University Online fits around your
University is a dynamic and is on gaining work-related own schedule, and can be studied
outward-looking institution with a experience, from business from anywhere in the world.
tradition of teaching excellence, simulations to placements. Provided through the FutureLearn
impactful research and bold Located in central London, just virtual learning environment,
international partnerships. minutes away from the Bank students have full online access to
With a half-billion-pound investment of England, the London Stock our teaching, tutor support, and all
in the Coventry city campus, the Exchange, and the offices of the study materials they need. All
university is continually evolving. of numerous world-leading of your lectures and assessments
Coventry University offers over organisations; specialist facilities take place online too, so there
140 undergraduate courses in a include a Trading Floor equipped is no need to attend one of our
wide variety of subjects, and is with Bloomberg Terminals, a campuses, and upon successfully
recognised internationally for its Standard and Poor’s computer completing the course, you’ll
expertise in health, peacebuilding, suite, an Enterprise Hub, and a graduate with the same degree as
disaster management and more. fashion studio. 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 is 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’ll be able
engineering and science labs, studies and student life, all located in to soak up all the capital has to offer,
a moot court and a café, as well a new purpose built state-of-the-art from international cuisine to cultural Partner institutions
as extensive breakout areas for £14m campus. To make things even activities, allowing you to grow You can also study at one of our many partner institutions
social learning to make teaching better, nearly everything is within on a personal level as well across the world. To find a full list of our partner
more flexible. walking distance. as academically. institutions at www.coventry.ac.uk/globalpartners.
www.coventry.ac.uk/cuc www.coventry.ac.uk/cus www.coventry.ac.uk/cul
40 41Accounting,
Economics
and Finance
Subjects in this section:
Accounting and Finance
Economics
42 43Accounting and Finance
Courses A-level BTEC GCSE
Accountancy BSc (Hons) 1,2,3,5,7,8,9 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) 1,2,3,5,7,8,9 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) 3,4,8,10 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) 3,4,8,10 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) 3,4,6,8,10 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? Possible careers
From providing vital financial performance information For graduates of a Finance degree, possible careers
to businesses as an accountant, to buying and selling include positions in financial advice firms, investment
securities as a stockbroker, studying an Accounting funds and commercial banking, while for Accounting
and Finance degree can open up a wealth of career graduates, there is the opportunity to become a
opportunities. At Coventry, our focus is on helping you to Chartered Accountant (additional fees, study,
unlock these opportunities with courses that give you the memberships and/or qualifications may apply).
professional skills and knowledge required to succeed,
with a focus on developing your financial acumen, Further information
commercial awareness, and decision-making skills. Please visit our website for detailed course information
including subject specific entry requirements and current
Global opportunities course fees. See page 144 for more information.
You'll have the opportunity to enhance your degree with
our international experiences (fees may apply).
Previous trips have included International Tax Week
in the Netherlands, where students developed their
global business skills, and an exchange programme to
Hangzhou in China.
Specialist facilities
Accounting and Finance students have access to our The best thing about
Accreditations and memberships which may apply:
state-of-the-art Trading Floor, incorporating 42 dual- 1 2 3 4
studying at Coventry
screen Bloomberg terminals and offers a hands-on University is that whenever
experience of trading stocks and shares using industry you have any questions
standard tools, such as Thomson Reuters Eikon. 5 6 7 8 about your course, your
lecturers are always on
hand to help.
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Abdullah Khalid Adnan
Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)
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of our students. For these reasons, course modules and entry requirements may be updated. 2020 course web pages to go live summer 2019.Economics
Courses A-level BTEC GCSE
Business Economics BSc (Hons) 1,2,3 Minimum five graded 9-4
BBB DDM
UCAS: L112 / Int: FBLU032 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L112 including English and Maths
Economics BSc (Hons) 1,2,3 Minimum five graded 9-4
BBB DDM
UCAS: L100 / Int: FBLU031 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L100 including English and Maths
Financial Economics BSc (Hons) 1,2,3 Minimum five graded 9-4
BBB DDM
UCAS: L111 / Int: FBLU033 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L111 including English and Maths
Duration: 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich. Int denotes International code.
Why Economics at Coventry? Global opportunities
Economic policies influence almost every aspect of Through our links with institutions across Europe, Asia
modern society, from the taxes we pay and the price of and America, you will have the opportunity to enhance
anything we buy to the stability of our government and your degree with international experiences (fees may
the demand for products and services. Economics affects apply). Previous students have spent time at universities
us all – whether it is as students, parents, consumers, in Hangzhou, China, and California, USA.
workers, politicians or investors.
Possible careers
Coventry University’s Economics courses were ranked As well as offering degrees which provide highly sought
6th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2019), and after economic analysis skills, our Economics courses
our focus is on contemporary economic debate and also give extensive exposure to how businesses and
real-world applications of Economics. other organisations operate in different markets
and contexts. Economics graduates have recently
Business Economics will help you to develop your entered careers including derivative traders, swaps
application of economic principles to business oriented analysts and marketing managers, with a range of
decision making, while touching on current issues such prestigious employers including the Bank of England,
as the regulation of business to ensure competition. the Government Economic Service, Vodafone and HSBC.
By studying Economics you will have the opportunity to Further information
develop an understanding of key economic concepts, Please visit our website for detailed course information
while developing a range of transferable skills valued including subject specific entry requirements and current
by employers. course fees. See page 144 for more information.
Studying Financial Economics will seek to deepen your
understanding of the role financial systems and markets
play in the modern world, both in the UK and within an
international context.
The diversity of modules
means that my course is
always interesting. I like the
fact that tutors always reply
Accreditations and memberships which may apply: to queries quickly.
1 2 3
Craig Deighton
Economics BA (Hons)
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