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Presenting opportunities to study in the UK
Introduction
Richard Gatward:
Principal Lecturer in Computer Science
Irene Glendinning:
Academic Manager for Student Experience
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
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