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Coventry University
Coventry University is an innovative University with a focus on employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship. It prides itself on providing a supportive environment and has committed £160 million to developing new, state-of-the-art facilities over the next ten years.
主要校園:
Coventry
地點:
Coventry
學生人數:
13,000
學院及學系: Business, Environment and Society, Art and Design, Engineering and Computing, Lifelong Learning, Health and Life Sciences
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Why Choose Coventry University?
Coventry University is an innovative University with a focus on employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship. It prides itself on providing a supportive environment and has committed £160 million to developing new, state-of-the-art facilities over the next ten years.
Teaching Quality
Coventry’s courses are based on world-leading research and practical skills essential for the evolving economy.
- The 2008 Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) assessments of teaching quality found teaching at Coventry to be ‘excellent’ in most subject areas.
- Coventry has an Industrial Design department which has won the Queen’s anniversary prize for its work on automotive design.
- Academic expertise is underpinned with industry partnerships and innovative research.
- Coventry is ranked in the top 30 UK universities for Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering, Art and Design, Building, Food Science and General Engineering.
- Coventry also runs degree programmes that are accredited by professional and public bodies (such as the NHS and Law Society).
- In 2011 Coventry won the prestigious title “Entrepreneurial University of the Year” at the 2011 Times Higher Education Awards.
Research Quality
Coventry University prides itself on its entrepreneurial vision, which is founded on a strong research profile.
- In the Research Assessment Exercise 2008, Coventry was rated as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in every academic faculty.
- The University submitted research from 16 subject areas, almost two thirds of which was rated as international, internationally excellent or world-leading.
- Seven out of 16 research areas received the highest rating of 4* in overall quality or ‘world-leading’. These were: Allied Health and Professional Studies; Art and Design; Computer Science and Informatics; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Library and Information Management; Politics and International Studies; Social Work and Social Policy Administration.
- 81% of subject areas improved their scores from the 2001 RAE.
International
Coventry’s reputation as leading institution attracts a diverse range of students to the University each year.
- Coventry is internationally recognised for Engineering & Computing and Art & Design. Additionally it has one of the best business schools in the world.
- The University offers international students up to £1500 worth of scholarships each year.
- International students are also provided with affordable accommodation, which is within walking distance of the campus and city centre.
- Coventry maintains international links with several overseas partner universities and also now has a London Business campus, making it a truly cosmopolitan University.
Student Satisfaction
National surveys rate student satisfaction at Coventry University highly and the University is committed to gaining feedback from students to improve itself.
- In the National Student Satisfaction Survey 2011, 85% of students stated that they were satisfied with their university experience at Coventry.
- Coventry University prides itself on taking student satisfaction survey results on board and using feedback questionnaires to address students concerns throughout their courses.
- The University offers a full range of student support services, including health and wellbeing facilities and a chaplaincy to ensure that all students are supported to get the most out of their time at Coventry.
Employable Graduates
Courses at Coventry are vocationally directed and the university is focused on student employability.
- 94 % of Coventry University graduates gain employment or continue to further study.
- Coventry University offers careers advice to prospective, current and past students, through the Careers Service.
- The Careers Service advises students on a range of issues such as: job searching, applications and making career plans.
- Courses at Coventry are degree-focused and students are encouraged to take on work placements and make industry links whilst they study.
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Variety of Courses
Coventry University’s courses are vocationally-focused and strongly linked to industry to remain relevant, practical and up to date.
- There are five academic faculties, covering 66 undergraduate subject areas and 43 postgraduate areas.
- Pre-sessional English Language programmes and qualifying language programmes are available to overseas students, as well as flexible start dates.
- Links to leading businesses and the public and voluntary sectors allow students to access project and placement opportunities. This allows students to tailor their learning to their career aspirations and put their skills into practice.
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Location
Coventry University’s main campus sits on a 33-acre site in the heart of the city. £160 million is being invested in the enhancement of this campus over the next ten years. The university campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled and houses more than 2,400 student PCs, making it a truly ‘smart campus’. Facilities include a £16 million library, which is home to 1,200 study areas, and the £5 million Student Centre, which houses a range of student support services. The University also has a range of high-tech facilities for teaching and learning, such as the 20-acre Coventry Technology Park.
The city of Coventry is the 8th largest city in England and is located right in the centre of the country. There are superb transport links to the rest of the UK. Birmingham airport is just 15 minutes away and London is only one hour by train. Coventry itself has come a long way from its industrial origins and major redevelopments have transformed the city into a modern blend of urban design and historic architecture. The historic Cathedral Quarter is located right next door to the University. The city is home to a range of music and arts venues, open park spaces, sports facilities and museums, as well as a range of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Near to Coventry is Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and the castles of Kenilworth and Warwick.
Additionally Coventry has a business school at the heart of the City of London, one of world’s major financial centres. The vibrant, culturally diverse city of London is a fantastic setting for students to immerse themselves in both the academic and practical side of the business world.