Presenting opportunities to study in the UK

Introduction

Richard Gatward:

Principal Lecturer in Computer Science

richardg@coventry.ac.uk

Irene Glendinning:

Academic Manager for Student Experience

ireneg@coventry.ac.uk

Introduction

Study: 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 Coventry

Where is Coventry?

Coventry University

• Founded in 1843 • 18,000 students

What sort of university are we?

International Profile

• 3000 international students

• 100 countries worldwide

• 28 years of European exchange experience

What sort of students come to Coventry

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

Entry Requirements

• 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

How can you achieve a bachelor degree?

Study Methods

• 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

How do you acquire the 60 ECTS credits?

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, 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

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

Placement opportunities…

What can you do after you have completed your degree?

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

Study Options, Masters

UK 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 Management

Computer Science and ForensicsNetworks and Communications

Systems and Control EngineeringMechanical and Automotive Engineering

Civil Engineering and ConstructionAssistive Technologies

Also masters degrees by Research and PhD programmes

Language

• All teaching in English

• Study of English (as a subject/module)

• Encourage involvement in social activities

What are the language requirements?

Educational philosophy

• Less 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 0845–0000

• 7 day access

• Subject specialist librarians

• Bookable study resources

Library

Study resources

• 24/7 access

• Extensive professional software

• Wireless access in all buildings

• University residences have broadband access

• CU Online

Computing on Campus

Study resources

• Open door tutorial policy

• Staff availability and contact details published

• Access not restricted during office hours (within reason)

• Specialised admin support

Staff Access

Student care

Student Centre

• The Student Centre offers guidance to students on– careers– accommodation– finance– course registration– funding issues • Open normal business hours

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

Economic considerations

• Costs to study in a English University

• Costs of living (in Coventry)

• Earning some money - Part-time jobs

Undergraduate fees

• 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

What will be the cost for non-Erasmus?

Costs to study, Masters

• MSc – Approximately £3720• MBA – Approximately £7800

• Fees can be paid in a number of instalments

Living costs

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

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 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:

Sports and Activities

Sports Centre

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

• 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 organisations• Project 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 Society• English language.

– The 2 Optional modules from: • Business Info Mgmt. Strategy, M-commerce applications,

Business simulation, Advanced Information Systems

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

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

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.

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