CU Coventry

CU Coventry
Type Public
Established 2011
Students 2,000+
Location Coventry, England
Website http://www.coventry.ac.uk/cuc

CU Coventry is a subsidiary of Coventry University. It has been in operation since its launch in 2012, and was formerly known as Coventry University College.[1][2] Its campus is located in the city of Coventry, England.

It is part of CU, a network of three higher education campuses, comprising CU Coventry, CU London and CU Scarborough, all part of the Coventry University Group. These campuses offer an alternative, flexible approach to higher education[3] to complement the traditional university experience of Coventry University and Coventry University London.

History

Coventry University College was founded in 2012 as a subsidiary of Coventry University, taking on its new name CU Coventry in 2017. The institution is labelled as a "no frills[4]", alternative to traditional higher education. Students that graduate with a degree receive it from Coventry University, since they are recognised by the UK government as the awarding body. It has expanded over time, launching a new range of short courses called Connect to help people access university,[5] and also hosting community events.[6]

Study Modes

Students at CU Coventry undertake academic study through a variety of different modes, including full time classes in the morning or afternoon and part-time classes[7] during the week and at weekends. A small number of online courses are also offered. Unlike a traditional university, students study one module at a time and do not have to take end-of-year exams, with assessments integrated into the whole programme of study.[8]

Subjects

CU Coventry offers a range of subjects, including:

  • Biological & Chemical Sciences
  • Business & Law
  • Combined Engineering
  • Counselling: Integrative Theory & Practice
  • Digital & Technology Solutions
  • Digital Design Consultancy
  • Early Childhood Development & Learning
  • Financial Services
  • Law & Practice
  • Management & Leadership
  • Marketing & Public Relations
  • Professional Accounting
  • Policing
  • Public Health & Community Studies
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management

Foundation years are also offered in the following subjects, enabling students to progress onto a degree:

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Business
  • Digital Technologies
  • Early Childhood Development & Learning
  • Engineering
  • Health & Life Sciences
  • Health, Education & Wellbeing
  • Law & Practice

A pass (40%) in a foundation year guaranteed entry onto a relevant degree course within CU Coventry. Depending on the requirements of other institutions, students can also choose to progress onto degrees elsewhere.

Access to Higher Education courses[9] are also offered, designed to help students access higher education without traditional qualifications:

  • Business Studies
  • Engineering
  • Health & Human Sciences
  • Social Sciences

References

  1. ↑ Whinyates, David (2017-02-10). "Why new chief at CU Coventry has ambitious plans". coventrytelegraph. Retrieved 2017-11-13.
  2. ↑ "CU Coventry Rebrand | Coventry University Group". www.coventry.ac.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
  3. ↑ "Uni launches half-price degrees". BBC News. 2011-10-17. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
  4. ↑ Vasagar, Jeevan; editor, education (2011-10-17). "No frills university college offers half price degrees". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
  5. ↑ Public. "Connect: Free short course for Adults at CU Coventry". www.coventry.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
  6. ↑ "CU Coventry hosts free family-friendly Community Day". www.whatsonlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
  7. ↑ "Part-time courses | CU Coventry". www.coventry.ac.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
  8. ↑ "What's So Different? | CU Coventry". www.coventry.ac.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
  9. ↑ "Access to Higher Education | CU Coventry". www.coventry.ac.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
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