Coventry University
Coventry, England
Coventry University is a relatively new university, established in 1992, but its history can be traced back to 1843, when it was known as the Coventry School of Design. It is one of the leading modern universities in the country dedicated to multidisciplinary research. Through its links with leading organizations and a culture that supports business in general, Coventry University has built a reputation for innovation and enterprise. It works with more small and medium-sized businesses than any other university in the country. In 2011 it deservedly received the Times Higher Education award for "Entrepreneurial University of the Year", and in 2014 it received the Small Business Charter award. It is the larger of the city's two universities, with 27,000 students. The Research Excellence Framework 2014 rated 60% of the university's research as "world-leading" or "internationally excellent". Coventry is ranked 48th in the UK and 701st in the QS University Rankings 2015/2016. It ranks 4th for food science.
Coventry is located in central England and has a long, rich history dating back to the Bronze Age, when the city was a simple settlement. It was the capital of England more than once in the 15th century, when the seat of government was located here. Coventry's cultural and historical heritage includes the Roman fort at Baginton, Lady Godiva, three cathedrals and St Mary's Guildhall, which kings and queens visited for entertainment. The city's motor companies contributed to its successful development, as well as to the development of industry across the whole country. The Phoenix Initiative was a multimillion-pound project aimed at regenerating parts of the city by building squares, gardens, cafes, bars and shops.
Main programs and majors
- Advertising
- Aerospace
- Architecture, Building & Construction
- Automotive, Motorsport and Transport
- Biological and Molecular Science
- Business and Management
- Civil Engineering
- Computing, Information Technology and Computer Science
- Criminology
- Design
- Disaster Management
- Economics
- Engineering
- English and Writing
- Event Management
- Fashion
- Finance and Accounting
- Food and Nutrition
- Forensics
- French
- Games and Multimedia
- Geography
- Graphic Design
- Health, Nutrition and Sports Science
- Health Professions
- History
- Illustration and Graphics
- Journalism
- Languages
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media and Communications
- Midwifery
- Music
- Nursing
- Oil Gas and Energy
- Paramedic Science
- Performing Arts
- Photography
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work and Health Care Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sport
- Visual Arts
Key information
Duration of study:
3-4 years for Bachelor's programs
1-2 years for Master's programs
Academic year:
2 semesters - September and January
Start of the year:
September and January (for some Bachelor's and Master's programs)
Admission deadline:
January 15 is the recommended deadline for most majors. The final cutoff is June 30, but those applications will not be given priority.
There is no deadline for Master's programs, but the university advises applying as early as possible.
PhD/doctoral programs have three intakes a year: September (deadline August 31), January (deadline December 10) and April (deadline March 31).
Admission requirements:
High school diploma with a GPA of at least 4.5, depending on the major. Master's admission requires a Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of 4.5, again depending on the major.
IELTS
6.0 for Bachelor's programs, 6.5 for Master's programs.
TOEFL
82 for Bachelor's programs, 91 for Master's programs.
Scholarships and loans
The tuition fee for Bachelor's programs is between £5,665 and £9,000. The UK government provides student loans with favorable repayment terms. Students only start repaying the loan once they earn an annual salary of more than £21,000. For more information, ask one of our advisors.
Master's programs range from £5,378 to £9,063. Getting a loan for them is more difficult, but not impossible.
Accommodation:
University residence halls cost between £4,500 and £5,300 per year, depending on the hall and room type. Private accommodation in the city costs £2,900-£4,200.