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Presenting opportunities to study in the UK
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Presenting opportunities to study in the UK
Introduction
StudyAn internationally recognized qualificationLanguageEducational philosophyEmployment prospects
MoneyCosts to studyCosts of livingEarning possibilities
Social and Cultural
City of Coventry
Location
City of Coventry
303000 inhabitants30000 students Industrial heritage
Excellent travel links
Coventry University
18000 students
Founded in 1843
Coventry University
3000 international students
100 countries worldwide
27 years of European exchange experience
Study Options, Bachelors
• To enter one of our 1 year exchange Bachelor programmes requires a minimum of 4 academic semesters of previous study
• The 120 ECTS credits awarded during this study is recognised as contributing to the programme, which is awarded as a full 180 ECTS Bachelor award
• These programmes require a full year of study, September to June
Technical, Bachelors
Technical Programmes
B.Eng. (Honours) in European Engineering Studies
B.Sc. (Honours) in Informatics
B.Eng. (Honours) in European Construction Engineering
B.Eng. (Honours) in Mechatronics
Management, Bachelors
Management ProgrammesB.Sc. (Honours) in European Engineering Business ManagementB.A. (Honours) in European LogisticsB.Sc. (Honours) in European Information Technology ManagementB.Sc. (Honours) in European Industrial Entrepreneurship
Post-graduate progressions
Easy progression to higher Degrees at Coventry• M.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
Study Options, Masters
A UK Masters degree is studied over 50 weeks in one calendar year and equal 90 ECTS.
We offer Masters degrees in the following topics, and others.
Engineering Management and ManufacturingInformation Technology and ManagementComputer Science Creative TechnologiesNetworks and CommunicationsSystems and Control EngineeringMechanical and AutomotiveCivil Engineering and ConstructionTechnology and Health Industries
Specific Masters Programmes Engineering Management and
Manufacturing
• MBA (Engineering Management) • MSc Engineering Business Management • MSc Engineering and Management • MSc Manufacturing Systems Engineering • MSc Supply Chain Management • MSc Engineering Project Management • MSc Lean Manufacturing and Engineering Management • MBA (Logistics) • MSc Logistics • MSc Business Decision Management • Information Technology and Management • MBA (Information Technology) • MSc Information Technology for Management • MSc Management Information Systems
Computer Science
• MSc Computer Science • MSc Computing • MSc Forensic Computing • MSc Enterprise Systems Development • MSc Information and Systems Architecture • MSc Software Development • Creative Technologies • MSc Creative Computing • MSc Digital Media Production • MSc Games and Interactive Technologies • Networks and Communications • MSc Network Computing • MSc Microelectronics and Wireless Systems • MCM in Operational Communications • MSc Operational Communications
Systems and Control Engineering
• MSc Control Engineering • MSc Systems and Control • Mechanical and Automotive • MSc Mechanical Engineering • MSc Automotive Engineering • MSc Engine Design and Development • MSc Motorsport Engineering • MSc Vehicle Dynamics • MSc Vehicle Structures and Safety
Civil Engineering and Construction
• MSc Civil Engineering
• MSc Civil and Structural Engineering
• MSc Management for Construction
• MBA Construction Management
Technology and Health Industries
• MSc Intelligent Health Technology
• MSc Health Informatics
Language
All teaching in English
Study of English
Encourage involvement in social activities
Academic year
Academic year– Winter term 11 weeks (Oct – Dec)
• 3 week Christmas holiday
– Spring term 11 weeks (Jan – Mar)• 3 week Easter holiday
– Summer term 8 weeks (Apr – June)
Examinations in Summer term
Graduation in November
Study philosophy
Less hours in class, more guided project work and an “open-research” based culture
Excellent support facilitiesLibrary
IT facilities‘Open Door’ policy
Timetables individually negotiated
Study Resources
Library400000 books
2500 Electronic databases
Open 0845–00007 day access
Study Resources
Computing on campus: >2500 P.C.’s 24 hour access 7 days per week Wireless access in all buildings
University residences have broadband access
CUOnline
Study Resources
‘Open Door’ tutorial policy
Staff timetables are published and staff are available for ‘surgery hours’
Specialised admin support
Employment prospects
We support our graduates throughout their career with advice and guidance on their next job:
- Dedicated, specialist advisors
- Leonardo da Vinci project
- Guidance on CV writing, interview technique, and job hunting
Leonardo da Vinci
What is Leonardo da Vinci about?
Getting work placements after you graduate, (perhaps jobs), in large companies
No previous language skills required when you apply (in most cases)
Current Partners include:
Fiat, Renault, Accenture, Banque Nationale de Paris, Particle Accelerator Network (e.g. Sincrotron), Kuoni DMC, Bertrandt, Commerzbank, etc and about 40 SMEs and Research Centres, in 12 EU countries
Opportunities in all EU countries eligible except country of origin.
Benefits: up to € 1,800/month, free employability training, free language preparation, EUROPASS certificate, job offers after placements
Economic considerations
Costs to studyStudying in a English University
Costs of livingAccommodationFoodTransportSocial
Earning some moneyPart-time jobs
Costs to study, Bachelors
Maximum 2009 fee £3225.
All EU nationals are able to claim payment of the tuition fee, from the British government, before study.
Students repay the British government over their working life.
Check www.dius.gov.uk for more information.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships: • We offer scholarships to all students from
EU partner universities and colleges and further scholarships for academic excellence.– £300, £600 and £1000
Costs to study, Masters
MSc – Approximately £3600MBA – Approximately £7600
Fees are paid in a number of instalmentsSome Scholarships are available, more
information is available from our admission Office
Costs to live
Overall cost of living for students in Coventry is about £350 to £550/month
This covers the cost of:
Accommodation – The University offers a wide range of choices through the Accommodation ServiceFood Transport Social life
Earning some money
Part-time employment:
Relatively easy to find in bars, restaurants, supermarkets, through agencies and the University
About 70% of students work part-time
Normal pay is £5 to £8 per hour
Recommendation, no more than 12 hours per week
Social and cultural
Students’ Union provides main focus, based in 2 buildings on campusThey offer:
Advice (legal, social, psychological)Commerce (number of shops)Clubs and societies, currently more than 80 different activities organisedBars and clubs, selling more beer than anywhere else in Coventry
Sports and activities
Social and cultural
International OfficeOrganised visits around UK and social events for all International students
Cultural activities nearbyCoventry has a lively cultural and social sceneStratford-upon-Avon, 3 world class theatresBirmingham, theatres, ballet, opera, art etc.The historic towns of Warwick, Kenilworth and Oxford are near to Coventry
Social and cultural
• 4th safest city in the UK• Excellent location - only 1hr and 10 minutes from
London, and 20 minutes to Birmingham 1 hour Luton airport, 2 hours Stantsed
• Coventry is one of the top 5 UK places to do business
• 3rd least expensive city to study in, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland student living index
Reasons to study abroad
Enhances your C.V.
Improved understanding of cultural difference
Once in a lifetime opportunity
‘The best decision’
Coventry University
Contact Details
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