1. Presenting opportunities to study in the UK

2. Introduction Richard Gatward: Principal Lecturer in Computer Science
Irene Glendinning:
Academic Manager for Student Experience
Introduction

3. Introduction Study: Internationally recognized qualification
Educational philosophy
Postgraduate prospects
Money: Costs to study
Costs of living
Earning possibilities
Social and Cultural: The life of a student in Coventry
Language
Introduction

4. Where is Coventry?
City of Coventry

5. Coventry University What sort of university are we? Founded in 1843
18,000 students
Coventry University

6. International Profile
What sort of students come to Coventry
3000 international students
100 countries worldwide
28 years of European exchange experience
International Profile

7. Faculty of Engineering and Computing
One of the largest technical faculties in the UK
4800 Students
250 teaching staff
150 support staff
Industrial connections
Jaguar, Land-Rover, Aston Martin, O2
12 active research groups
High student satisfaction and
employment
Faculty of Engineering and Computing

8. Entry Requirements How can you achieve a bachelor degree?
To enter our bachelor programmes you will require a minimum of 120 ECTS credits
You will need a suitable level of English
Evidence of language studied or
Recommendation 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 University
Entry Requirements

9. Study Methods How do you acquire the 60 ECTS credits?
A bachelor degree with honours is completed by EU students in two parts
September to June
Students will study 5 modules (50 ECTS credits)
August
Project Management module studied via distance learning (10 ECTS credits)
Results published in September
Graduation in November for successful students
Study Methods

10. Honours Degree, Technical
Technical Programmes
B.Eng. (Honours) in European Engineering Studies
B.Sc. (Honours) in Informatics
B.Eng. (Honours) in European Construction Engineering
Honours Degree, Technical

11. Honours Degree, Management
Management 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
Honours Degree, Management

12. Post graduate progressions
What can you do after you have completed your degree?
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
Placement opportunities…
Post graduate progressions

13. Leonardo da Vinci project
Work 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
Leonardo da Vinci project

14. UK Masters degree is studied over 52 weeks (90 ECTS)
We offer taught masters degrees in the following topic areas:
Engineering Management and Manufacturing
Information Technology and Management
Computer Science and Forensics
Networks and Communications
Systems and Control Engineering
Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Civil Engineering and Construction
Assistive Technologies
Also masters degrees by Research and PhD programmes
Study Options, Masters

15. Language What are the language requirements? All teaching in English
Study of English (as a subject/module)
Encourage involvement in social activities
Language

16. Educational philosophy
How do we study?
Less hours in class, more guided project work and an “open-research” based culture
Excellent support facilities
Library
IT facilities
‘Open Door’ policy
Flexible timetables individually arranged
Educational philosophy

17. Study Resources Library 400000 books 2500 Electronic databases
Open 0845–0000
7 day access
Subject specialist librarians
Bookable study resources
Study Resources

18. Study resources Computing on Campus 24/7 access
Extensive professional software
Wireless access in all buildings
University residences have broadband access
CU Online
Study resources

19. Study resources Staff Access Open door tutorial policy
Staff availability and contact details published
Access not restricted during office hours (within reason)
Specialised admin support
Study resources

20. Student care Student Centre
The Student Centre offers guidance to students on
careers
accommodation
finance
course registration
funding issues
Open normal business hours
Student care

21. Employment prospects Careers Guidance
We support our graduates throughout their career with advice and guidance on their next step
Dedicated, specialist advisors
Guidance on CV writing
Job Hunting
Interview technique
Selecting further study
Employment prospects

22. Economic considerations
Costs to study in a English University
Costs of living (in Coventry)
Earning some money - Part-time jobs
Economic considerations

23. Undergraduate fees What will be the cost for non-Erasmus?
Tuition fee for 2010 is £1650
Undergraduate students who are non-Erasmus are liable for the tuition fee
Payment after you enrol or via instalments
Undergraduate fees

24. Costs to study, Masters MSc – Approximately £3720
MBA – Approximately £7800
Fees can be paid in a number of instalments
Costs to study, Masters

25. Accommodation – possible through the University
How much does it cost to live?
Overall 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
Living costs

26. 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
Earning some money

27. Social and cultural Students’ 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:
Social and cultural

28. Sports Centre
Sports and Activities

29. Reasons to study abroad
Enhances your C.V.
Improved understanding of cultural difference
Once in a lifetime opportunity
Reasons to study abroad

30. Coventry University
“The best decision”

31. Contact details For further advice please contact:
Contact details

32. 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 organisations
Project management
English language
The 2 Optional modules from:
Marketing, Finance, HRM, Industrial Entrepreneur, Purchasing, Logistics, International Business, etc.
BSc (Hons) European Engineering Business Management (EEBM)

33. 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 Society
English language.
The 2 Optional modules from:
Business Info Mgmt. Strategy, M-commerce applications, Business simulation, Advanced Information Systems
BSc (Hons) European Information Technology Management (EITM)

34. BA (Hons) European Logistics
Course 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 Logistics
Procurement and Inventory
Distribution Management
Project Management
English language
BA (Hons) European Logistics

35. BEng (Hons) European Engineering Studies
Course 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 modules
Individual Project
5 Optional Modules:
From a range of modules including mechanical, electrical/electronic, aerospace, manufacturing management, motor sport, computing, telecommunication etc.
English Language
All students must study (or have studied) an element of management
BEng (Hons) European Engineering Studies

36. BSc (Hons) Informatics
Course 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.
BSc (Hons) Informatics

37. BEng (Hons) European Construction Engineering
Course 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 topics
English Language
BEng (Hons) European Construction Engineering