Presenting opportunities to study in the UK

IntroductionRichard Gatward: Principal Lecturer in Computer Sciencerichardg@coventry.ac.uk

Irene Glendinning: Academic Manager for Student Experienceireneg@coventry.ac.uk

IntroductionStudy: Internationally recognized qualification Educational philosophy Postgraduate prospects Money:Costs to studyCosts of livingEarning possibilities

Social and Cultural:The life of a student in Coventry Language

City of CoventryWhere is Coventry?

Coventry UniversityFounded in 1843 18,000 students What sort of university are we?

International Profile3000 international students

100 countries worldwide

28 years of European exchange experience

What sort of students come to Coventry

Faculty of Engineering and ComputingOne of the largest technical faculties in the UK4800 Students 250 teaching staff150 support staff

Industrial connections Jaguar, Land-Rover, Aston Martin, O2 12 active research groups High student satisfaction and employment

Entry RequirementsTo enter our bachelor programmes you will require a minimum of 120 ECTS credits

You will need a suitable level of EnglishEvidence of language studied orRecommendation from a member of staff from your home institution

A bachelors degree with honours is achieved if you study and pass a further 60 ECTS credits at Coventry UniversityHow can you achieve a bachelor degree?

Study Methods

A bachelor degree with honours is completed by EU students in two partsSeptember to June Students will study 5 modules (50 ECTS credits) AugustProject Management module studied via distance learning (10 ECTS credits)

Results published in September

Graduation in November for successful studentsHow do you acquire the 60 ECTS credits?

Honours Degree, TechnicalTechnical Programmes

B.Eng. (Honours) in European Engineering Studies

B.Sc. (Honours) in Informatics

B.Eng. (Honours) in European Construction Engineering

Honours Degree, ManagementManagement Programmes

B.Sc. (Honours) in European Engineering Business Management

B.A. (Honours) in European Logistics

B.Sc. (Honours) in European Information Technology Management

General Programme

B.A. (Honours) in European Combined Studies

Post graduate progressionsEasy progression to higher degrees at CoventryM.B.A. M.Sc. M.A. Ph.D.

Work or further study in an Anglophone country(Canada, U.S. New Zealand, Australia etc.)

Return to study on the E.U. mainland

Professional employment prospects

Placement opportunitiesWhat can you do after you have completed your degree?

Leonardo da Vinci projectWork placements (6 months) post graduation in EU companies

Free language training provided (if required)

Opportunities in all EU countries eligible except country of origin and the UK

Coventry is the largest provider of Leonardo placements in the UK

Benefits: up to 1,800/month, free employability training, EUROPASS certificate,Possible job offers after placements

Study Options, MastersUK Masters degree is studied over 52 weeks (90 ECTS)

We offer taught masters degrees in the following topic areas:

Engineering Management and ManufacturingInformation Technology and ManagementComputer Science and ForensicsNetworks and CommunicationsSystems and Control EngineeringMechanical and Automotive EngineeringCivil Engineering and ConstructionAssistive Technologies

Also masters degrees by Research and PhD programmes

LanguageAll teaching in English

Study of English (as a subject/module)

Encourage involvement in social activities

What are the language requirements?

Educational philosophyLess hours in class, more guided project work and an open-research based culture

Excellent support facilities LibraryIT facilities Open Door policy

Flexible timetables individually arranged

How do we study?

Study Resources

400000 books

2500 Electronic databases

Open 08450000

7 day access

Subject specialist librarians

Bookable study resourcesLibrary

Study resources

24/7 access

Extensive professional software

Wireless access in all buildings

University residences have broadband access

CU OnlineComputing on Campus

Study resourcesOpen door tutorial policy

Staff availability and contact details published

Access not restricted during office hours (within reason)

Specialised admin support

Staff Access

Student careStudent Centre

The Student Centre offers guidance to students oncareersaccommodationfinancecourse registrationfunding issues

Open normal business hours

Employment prospectsCareers Guidance

We support our graduates throughout their career with advice and guidance on their next step

Dedicated, specialist advisorsGuidance on CV writing Job HuntingInterview technique Selecting further study

Economic considerationsCosts to study in a English University

Costs of living (in Coventry)Earning some money - Part-time jobs

Undergraduate feesTuition fee for 2010 is 1650

Undergraduate students who are non-Erasmus are liable for the tuition fee

Payment after you enrol or via instalmentsWhat will be the cost for non-Erasmus?

Costs to study, MastersMSc Approximately 3720MBA Approximately 7800

Fees can be paid in a number of instalments

Living costsOverall cost of living for students in Coventry is about 350 to 550/month

This covers the cost of:Accommodation possible through the University

Food - eating like an English student

Transport good links from Coventry to most places

Social life Coventry has a large number of students

How much does it cost to live?

Earning some money

Part-time employment:

Some jobs in bars, restaurants, supermarkets, through agencies and the University

Jobs available in the Faculty and the University

About 70% of students work part-time

Normal pay is 6 to 8 per hour

Recommendation, no more than 12 hours per week

Social and culturalStudents Union, based in 2 buildings on campus

Advice: legal, social, psychological

Commerce: for student needs

Societies: currently over 80 different activities organised

Bars and clubs:

Sports and ActivitiesSports Centre

Reasons to study abroadEnhances your C.V.

Improved understanding of cultural difference

Once in a lifetime opportunity

The best decision

Coventry University

Contact details

For further advice please contact:

admissions.ec@coventry.ac.uk

BSc (Hons) European Engineering Business Management (EEBM)This course is popular and is designed for students with a commercial background

It introduces the study subjects required for successful operation of a commercial enterprise

The 4 Mandatory modules include: Group business project Manufacturing business organisationsProject management English language

The 2 Optional modules from: Marketing, Finance, HRM, Industrial Entrepreneur, Purchasing, Logistics, International Business, etc.

BSc (Hons) European Information Technology Management (EITM)Course is intended for Management students with an background in IT

It introduces the study subjects required for successful operation of an IT company or enterprise

The 4 Mandatory modules include: Individual Information Technology project Computer Project Management Digital Technology and SocietyEnglish language.

The 2 Optional modules from: Business Info Mgmt. Strategy, M-commerce applications, Business simulation, Advanced Information Systems

BA (Hons) European LogisticsCourse is intended for Management students with a Logistics background

It introduces the study subjects required for successful operation of an IT company or enterprise

The 6 Mandatory modules include: Individual Logistics Project Global LogisticsProcurement and InventoryDistribution ManagementProject ManagementEnglish language

BEng (Hons) European Engineering StudiesCourse is taken by the majority of technology students

This allows a student to specialise in a chosen area and/or mix subject areas

1 Mandatory modulesIndividual Project

5 Optional Modules:From a range of modules including mechanical, electrical/electronic, aerospace, manufacturing management, motor sport, computing, telecommunication etc. English LanguageAll students must study (or have studied) an element of management

BSc (Hons) InformaticsCourse intended for students who wish to focus their study on computing and information systems related subjects

1 mandatory modules to include:Individual project in computing and information systems

5 Optional modules from: Knowledge and Information Management, Computer Science, Systems Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.

BEng (Hons) European Construction EngineeringCourse intended for students who wish to focus their studies on Civil and Construction subjects

1 mandatory modules to include: Individual project in Civil / Construction topic

5 Optional modules from:Building, Architectural Design, Surveying, Construction etc.All students must study (or have studied) management topicsEnglish Language