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John Dishman Director. Welcome. Introduce Coventry University College Subject areas and qualifications available How our courses are organised and what is special about them The fees Tell you a little about what you can expect as a student at Coventry University College. Our Approach.
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John Dishman Director
Welcome • Introduce Coventry University College • Subject areas and qualifications available • How our courses are organised and what is special about them • The fees • Tell you a little about what you can expect as a student at Coventry University College
Our Approach • Coventry University College is designed for students wishing to enter the world of work with an academic qualification and prepared for professional body examinations • Our academic courses are designed around professional body standards to ensure relevance and increased employability
Our Approach • Emphasis on high quality teaching • High levels of class contact • Lecturers with professional experience as well as academic credentials and teacher trained • Use of Associate staff from industry to bring current practice • A structured teaching week • Use of student feedback to improve the quality of our service
Our Approach • As we are part of Coventry University the award you get when you finish is a Coventry University award. • The focus is on high-quality teaching and learning not the extra curricular activities associated with the traditional student experience
Subject Areas • Accounting • Business • Financial Services • Public Health and Social Care • Information Technology • Law • Policing • Management • Sales and Marketing • Applied Science • Engineering • Tourism and Hospitality • Project Management
Qualifications Four types of academic qualification • Foundation Certificate • Higher National Certificate (HNC) • Higher National Diploma (HND) • Honours Degree
Professional Qualifications • Awarded by professional bodies • Any fees for the exams or tests are paid for by the student • We prepare you for the exams by virtue of you studying for our HNC/HND/Degree courses • Help to make you more attractive to employers when you apply for jobs
Organisation of Study • Each course is made up of 4 modules • Each module lasts for 6 weeks • 1 week break between modules • Focused study with assessment during and at the end of each block so students achieve block by block • As the course is designed around professional body standards so that you are ready for their examinations, if you choose
Organisation of Study • Up to 18 hours of teaching per week in group sizes of between 25 and 50 • 2 hours per week in tutorial groups of 5 students • Full time courses will operate either in mornings or afternoons (9.00am-1.00pm or 2.00pm-6.00pm)
Support whilst you are here • Access to tutors for academic support • Support for students with a disability • Help with accommodation • Financial Advice and Planning • Counselling
Tuition Fees The full-time tuition fee is £4920 except for Science and Engineering degrees which are slightly higher at £6000Each 6 week block is £1230 Payment through student loan or by direct payment
Experience of 2012/13 • High Levels of student satisfaction • Fewer drop outs than at other Universities • Surveys • Very high pass rates with a high proportion of courses at 100% • Friendly atmosphere • Great teachers and really helpful Support Staff