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Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB, UK
Current courses: 200

Coventry University

Coventry, Coventry

Contact Coventry University

Phone 024 7688 7688
Fax 024 7688 8638
Web www.coventry.ac.uk
Email [email protected]
89% Overall Satisfaction
12% Time in Lectures
30% Course Work
£6,976 Max Fee
£7,242 Average Uni Accomodation
£5,015 Private Accomodation
90% Go on to work or study
75% Employed after 6 months
£21,236 Average Salary
279 Average UCAS Points
154 Lowest UCAS Points
8% 1st Class Degree

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About Coventry University

Address and Location

Located in the heart of the UK, Coventry University is set across a 33-acre, purpose-built campus in Coventry city centre. In recent years the institution has invested £160m on new facilities to cope with its steady expansion.  
 

Background and History

Founded in 1843 as Coventry College of Design, in 1970 the college amalgamated with Lanchester College of Technology and Rugby College of Engineering Technology to become Lanchester Polytechnic. The institution was granted power to award its own degrees in 1992, assuming its current title of university.

Location and Accessibility

By Road: Being centrally-placed means Coventry is accessible from any direction. From London, take the M1 and then M45 and continue along the A45. From the south, take the M40 and then exit at Junction 15, following the A46 towards the city. From the north, exit the M1 at Junction 21 and then follow the M69. The university is well signposted from the city ring road.

By Rail: Coventry station is on all major intercity routes. On arrival take a taxi or bus to the campus, or walk the 15-20 minute journey along Friars Road, Little Park Street and Earl Street.

Accessibility: The university Disabilities Office is on hand to help students with specific needs. Located at The Hub, the office runs assessments for potential student needs, offers information on the Disabled Students' Allowance and liaises with relevant schools or departments where necessary.

What's on Offer

BSc, BA, BEng, Foundation, MA, MEng, MDes, MSc, HND, HNC, LLB, PgCert, PgDip

Entry Requirements

Degree places at Coventry require students to have five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above and three A2 Levels (or equivalent). Some courses may require specific qualifications. For more information check the Course section of the Coventry University website.

Accommodation at Coventry University

University Accommodation

Coventry's halls of residence provide exceptional support and security services, and are available as shared or private rooms.    

Private Accommodation

The city centre provides plenty of accommodation for second and third-year students. The university is on hand to help students find new housing.

Courses & Fees

Academic Strengths and Research Profile

Coventry University's academic reputation has grown considerably over recent years, partly due to new partnerships with research institutions across the globe. The university is well-known for its commitment to enterprise and graduate employability, coming highly commended' for the support it offers to student entrepreneurs.

Tuition fees

Fees for undergraduate courses currently cost £9,000 per year. Fees for international students and postgraduates vary, for more information please see the university website.

Accessibility: A variety of scholarships and means-tested bursaries are available to undergraduates and postgraduates. Check the university website for more details.

Facilities at Coventry University

Academic Facilities

The university's Lanchester Library is open long hours, offers full disabled access and provides a variety of study environments. Elsewhere, the university's laboratory and lecture facilities are generally of a good standard.  

Other on-site Amenities

The Library Learning Lounge provides a relaxed group-working and refreshment area. The university also offers free student membership to indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a modern IT suite, cafe bar and bookshop.  

Medical and Social Care

Being centrally situated, there are plenty of medical practices for students to choose from and the university also hosts its own health centre. The university's Spirituality and Faith Centre and dedicated chaplaincy give guidance to anyone who requires it, and the Students' Union (CUSU) offers student support in many forms.

What's on in the Area

Minutes from the university is Coventry's most cosmopolitan quarter, Priory Place. Here you'll find all types of world cuisine - Thai, Italian, Lebanese, Malaysian, Indian and everything in between. Plenty of bars, pubs and clubs are dotted about the city centre. Coventry's main stage complex, Belgrade Theatre, hosts an exciting schedule of plays and productions.

Moving On

Coventry's Careers and Employability Service focuses on the workplace skills and abilities of its students by offering advice on module choices, CV writing, interview techniques and self-marketing. The centre also helps students organise work experience and industry placements.

Did you know?

Coventry's Department of Industrial Design won The Queen's Anniversary Prize for its work in automotive design. Well-known Coventry alumni include BBC radio broadcaster Gideon Coe and journalist David Yelland. Pete Waterman became an honorary graduate of the university in 2001 for his services to popular music.

Is Coventry University the place for you?

For a respected degree and excellent links to industry, Coventry makes an ideal choice. The city's modern, concrete-heavy feel may not appeal to everyone however - for a big city that's easier on the eye, head to Sheffield or Liverpool.
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Courses

BEng (Hons) Aerospace Technology

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Aerospace Technology course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BA (Hons) International Finance and Accounting

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Part Time

International Finance and Accounting course is provided by Coventry University and is available Part Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BA (Hons) International Relations

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Part Time

International Relations course is provided by Coventry University and is available Part Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BA (Hons) Journalism

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Journalism course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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LLB (Hons) Law

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Law course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BSc (Hons) Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Learning Disabilities Nursing course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BA (Hons) Law and Practice

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Part Time

Law and Practice course is provided by Coventry University and is available Part Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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HND Law and Practice

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Part Time

Law and Practice course is provided by Coventry University and is available Part Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BA (Hons) Management and Leadership

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Part Time

Management and Leadership course is provided by Coventry University and is available Part Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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HND Management and Leadership

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Part Time

Management and Leadership course is provided by Coventry University and is available Part Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BA (Hons) Professional Accounting

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Part Time

Professional Accounting course is provided by Coventry University and is available Part Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BA (Hons) Marketing

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Marketing course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BSc (Hons) Mathematics

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Mathematics course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Mathematics and Statistics course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Mechanical Engineering course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BA (Hons) Media and Communications

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Media and Communications course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BA (Hons) Media Production

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Media Production course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Pharmacology course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

Coventry, Coventry
Type: Full Time

Mental Health Nursing course is provided by Coventry University and is available Full Time, you can visit Coventry University website to find out more information and how to apply.

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Coventry University: Student LifeCoventry University: Campus TourCoventry University: Being a Student in CoventryFor more videos on the Coventry student experience with course and student profiles, why not check out theCoventry University YouTube Channel?

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