visitor guide Coventry University campus Open Day event Saturday 9 October 2021
Welcome to Coventry University. Thank you for visiting us today. This guide works in conjunction with the Open Day campus map that you will have received on arrival at the check in marquee. A few general points to start with: § In order to keep you and your family safe, we have retained some of the measures from before 19 July to control the number of visitors who are in each space at a time.
On your map, you’ll find all the Coventry University teaching, research, communal and accommodation buildings. From page 9 of this guide, there is a list of the buildings you can access today and the course sessions that are being held in them. In addition to these buildings, the Lanchester Library and the Sports and Recreation Centre will be open today. Most of the other Open Day activity is centred in-and-around TheHub students’ building and Starley Gardens. So if in doubt, head there and you’ll find lots of friendly people happy to help you.
§ Please help us by following signage and directions from our staff and student ambassadors who are here to help make sure you enjoy your day. § Certain areas of the campus will be busier than others. For example, TheHub student building and the Health and Life Sciences buildings are likely to see delays on entrances.
We hope you enjoy your day with us. Student Recruitment Team, Coventry University
§ If there are queues, consider visiting a different part of the campus and return when it might be quieter.
www.coventry.ac.uk
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Arriving Whether you’re travelling by car or train, our student ambassadors will be on hand when you arrive.
By train Look out for our student ambassadors on the concourse at Coventry Train Station. They will direct you to the free shuttle bus we have operating between the station and the university. Alternatively, if you don’t wish to use the shuttle bus, they will advise on the best walking route to take to the university.
By car If you are coming by car, follow the AA signs you will pick up as you near Coventry city centre – they will guide you to one of our free Open Day car parks. Once you’ve parked, staff and students will be ready to direct you to check in. Page 3
Car parking You can park free of charge in the car parks listed below. There is no allocation by faculty, so you can park where is best for you. As a rough guide, the Gosford Street multi-storey car park is more convenient for engineering, computing and business related courses, while the Puma Way car is more convenient for health and arts courses. If you would also like to visit CU Coventry while you are here, we recommend using the Puma Way car park. Car park 1 - Gosford Street, CV1 5DL (Coventry University multi-storey) Car park 2 - Puma Way, CV1 2TT (next to the Techno Centre) You can find reserved disabled spaces on the ground floor of car park 1 - Gosford Street.
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Where to go to Check in Staff at arrival points and around campus will direct you to the check-in marquee in Starley Gardens. Here you will be provided with a map of the campus and a copy of this visitor guide. A paper wristband will be given to all visitors. This is to allow entrance to buildings. We will also give you a voucher contribution towards refreshments on campus.
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Event Timetable Information Fair, TheHub
Open from 9am to 5pm
Campus Tours from outside TheHub
From 9am, last tour leaves at 4:15pm
Accommodation Tours from Square One
From 9am, last tour leaves at 4:15pm
Central talks in Square One
Run between 9:30am and 12:30 and between 1:30pm and 3pm
Course session Arts and Humanities
10:30am to 12noon, repeated 1:30pm to 3pm
Course session Business and Law
10:30am to 12noon, repeated 1:30pm to 3pm
Course session Engineering Environment and Computing
10:30am to 12:30pm, repeated 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Course session Health and Life Sciences
10:30am to 12noon, repeated 1:30pm to 3pm
Food Court, first floor, TheHub
Open from 11:30am to 3pm
The Courtyard, ground floor, TheHub
Open from 8:30am to 4pm
Costa Coffee, TheHub entrance
Open from 9am to 2pm
There will be other cafes and smaller catering outlets open in teaching buildings during the day - opening times vary, please see page 21 for details.
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Central talks The central talks will be held in the Square One venue in TheHub. Each will last for no more than 20 minutes and visitors can stay for as many or as few as they wish. Why Coventry will give a broad introduction to the university and what makes us different; the Accommodation presentation will cover the range of living options available and will be a good starting point before going on a walking tour of the halls of residence; and the Student Life talk will feature two of our current students discussing their experiences at Coventry.
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Timetable 9:30am 10am 10:30am
Why Coventry Accommodation Student Life
11am
Why Coventry
11:30
Accommodation
12 noon
Student Life
1:30pm
Why Coventry
2pm 2:30pm
Student Life Accommodation
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Faculty of Arts and Humanities Our Faculty of Arts and Humanities has a proud heritage, dating back to 1843. Many of our graduates have gone on to high-profile positions across global cultural and creative industries. We really come into our own during the annual Degree Show, when students showcase their creativity and skill to the public through exhibitions, film and fashion shows. Courses in this faculty are listed below, along with the location of the Open Day course session. Sessions take place at 10.30am and are repeated at 1.30pm, and last for up to 90 minutes. Please make your way to the appropriate building in good time for the start of the course session as places may be limited. Foleshill Studios: transport will be provided for those who wish to see the temporary art and design workshops and studios. Facilities here range from painting and ceramic studios to clay modelling, printing and digital design workshops.
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Armstrong Siddeley
Ellen Terry
George Eliot
Animation BA (Hons)
Acting (Stage and Screen) BA (Hons)
English BA (Hons)
Architecture BSc (Hons)
Digital Media BA (Hons)
English and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Automotive and Transport Design BA (Hons)
Film Production BA (Hons)
English Language and TEFL BA (Hons)
Fashion BA (Hons)
Journalism BA (Hons)
English Literature BA (Hons)
Media BA (Hons) Top Up
History BA (Hons)
Media and Communications BA (Hons)
History and Politics BA (Hons)
Media Production BA (Hons)
International Relations BA (Hons)
Music Technology BSc (Hons)
Languages for Global Communication BA (Hons)
Fine Art BA (Hons) Foundation Art, Design and Media Practice Games Art BA (Hons) Graphic Design BA (Hons) Illustration BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
Photography BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance and Songwriting BA (Hons)
Politics BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) Sociology BA (Hons)
International Fashion Business BA (Hons)
Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons)
Product Design BA (Hons)
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Faculty of Business and Law The Business School and Law School provide an enterprising educational experience with excellent links to major national and international organisations and partner universities. Students across the faculty can access our specialist Trading Floor, one of the largest of its kind in Europe, as well as facilities such as the Moot Room, DigiComm Lab and Business Simulation Suite. Courses in this faculty are listed below, along with the location of the Open Day course session. Sessions take place at 10.30am and are repeated at 1.30pm, and last for up to 90 minutes. Please make your way to the appropriate building in good time for the start of the course session as places may be limited.
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William Morris
Financial Economics BSc (Hons)
George Eliot
Accountancy BSc (Hons)
International Business BA (Hons) Top Up
Law LLB (Hons) (with pathways)
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
International Business Management BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance for International Business BSc (Hons) Top Up Advertising and Marketing BA (Hons) Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) Business Administration BBA (Hons)
International Digital Marketing BA (Hons) Top Up International Event and Hospitality Management BA (Hons) Top Up
Business and Finance BSc (Hons)
International Finance and Banking BSc (Hons) Top Up
Business and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
International Marketing BA (Hons) Top Up
Business and Marketing BA (Hons)
Marketing BA (Hons)
Business Economics BSc (Hons)
Sport Management BA (Hons)
Business Management BA (Hons) Digital Marketing BA (Hons) Economics BSc (Hons) Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) European Business Management BA (Hons) Event Management BA (Hons) Finance BSc (Hons) Finance and Investment BSc (Hons)
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Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing Our subjects covering Engineering, Environment, And Computing have a strong tradition of industry-focused education and research, with an emphasis on activity-led learning. Courses here build on solid commercial engagement with links to some of the biggest names in industry such as Jaguar Land Rover and GE Aviation. Courses in this faculty are listed below, along with the location of the Open Day course session. Sessions take place at 10.30am and are repeated at 1.30pm, and last for up to120 minutes. Please make your way to the appropriate building in good time for the start of the course session as places may be limited.
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Engineering and Computing
Engineering Business Management
Sir John Laing
Advanced Entry Year 2 – Aviation Management/Aerospace Systems Engineering/Aerospace Technology/ Mechanical Engineering/Automotive Engineering/Motorsport Engineering
Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security MSci/BSc (Hons)
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)
Games Technology BSc (Hons) Informatics BSc (Hons) Top Up
Civil Engineering BSc/BEng/ MEng (Hons)
Information Technology for Business BSc (Hons)
Civil and Enviromental Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)
Interactive Media and Web Technologies BSc (Hons)
Construction Management BSc (Hons)
Aerospace Systems Engineering BEng/ MEng (Hons) Aerospace Technology BEng (Hons) Applied Mechanical Engineering BSc (Hons) Top Up Automotive Engineering BEng/ MEng (Hons) Aviation Management BSc (Hons) Computer Hardware and Software Engineering BEng (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MSci/BSc (Hons) Computer Science MSci/BSc (Hons) Computing BSc (Hons)
Manufacturing Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) Mathematics BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons)
Building Surveying BSc (Hons)
Disaster and Emergency Management BSc (Hons) Geography BA (Hons) Geography BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics BSc (Hons)
Geography and Natural Hazards BSc (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)
Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons)
Motorsport Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)
Real Estate and Property Management BSc (Hons)
Physics MPhys/BSc (Hons)
Renewable Energy BSc (Hons)
Data Science MSci/BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Meng/BEng (Hons) Electronics Engineering BEng (Hons) Engineering BSc (Hons) (part-time)
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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Our approach to Health and Life Sciences focuses on the practical application of skills and knowledge. Our new Alison Gingell Building features two community houses, research laboratory facilities, a mock ambulance and mock wards, a strength and conditioning room, a running track, and a sports therapy clinic. Courses in this faculty are listed below, along with the location of the Open Day course session. Sessions take place at 10.30am and are repeated at 1.30pm, and last for up to 90 minutes. Please make your way to the appropriate building in good time for the start of the course session as places may be limited.
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Alison Gingell
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Richard Crossman
Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
Biological and Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Childhood, Youth and Education Studies BA (Hons)
Public Health BSc (Hons)
Criminology BA (Hons)
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Criminology and Law BA (Hons)
Blended Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)
Criminology and Psychology BA (Hons)
Children and Young People’s Nursing BSc (Hons)
Sports and Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons)
Forensic Investigations BSc (Hons)
Diagnostic Radiography MSci/BSc (Hons)
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology BSc (Hons) Social Work BA (Hons)
Dietetics BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)
Food Safety, Inspection and Control BSc (Hons) Food Science BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons) Midwifery BSc (Hons) Nursing Associate Foundation Nutrition and Health BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)/DipHE
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Information Fair The Information Fair is open between 9am and 5pm in the TheHub students’ building, featuring a range of stands providing insight into the main areas of student life. TheHub is also home to Coventry University Students’ Union and the Square One bar and venue, as well as the main catering outlets on campus –The Courtyard on the ground floor and The Food Court on the first floor. Stands could include: Open Day help desk Admissions desk Centre for Academic Writing Flying Start Funding and Finance International Office Protection Services
FutureLets accommodation (for walking tours) Sport Coventry Student Services (including Health and Wellbeing) Student Success Team Sustainability Team Talent Team (Careers)
In addition, the sigma maths and Statistics Support Team can be visited as part of the Lanchester Library stop of the campus tour and The Ink Well arts supply shop will be open during the day (10am to 3pm) - you can find it next to the Ellen Terry Building on Jordan Well.
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Campus tours Campus tours are available from 9am and leave from the campus tour meeting point located just outside the main entrance to TheHub. This walking tour of the campus, accompanied by a current student, will include the TheHub students’ building, the Lanchester Library and the Sports and Recreation Centre, and will point out the location of many of the subject buildings along the way. Each tour will last for around 45 minutes and there is no need to book. The last tour of the day will leave at 4.15pm. Please ask at the campus tour meeting point for more details.
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Accommodation tours Accommodation tours are taking place between 9am and 4.15pm. To join one, please make your way to the area outside Square One, on the ground floor of TheHub, where you will find the FutureLets stand. Tours are self-guided walking tours, taking you to a number of university-owned halls of residence, including Bishop Gate, Godiva Place, Singer Hall and The Cycle Works. Staff on the FutureLets stand will be able to provide more information about our accommodation provision and give you access to the walking tour route.
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Eating on campus... Throughout the day, refreshments are available from selected catering outlets across campus. The main ones are located in TheHub: the Food Court is on the first floor and The Courtyard restaurant is on the ground floor. Opening times are as follows: The Courtyard, TheHub (ground floor), 8:30am-4pm Food Court, TheHub (first floor), 11:30am-3pm Costa Coffee, TheHub entrance, 9am-2pm Lo&Co Café, Alison Gingell building (ground floor), 9am-3pm Lo&Co Café, Engineering and Computing building (ground floor), 10am-3pm Lo&Co Café, Richard Crossman building (ground floor), 8:30am-2pm I Need Coffee, Lanchester Library, 9am-3pm
All outlets except Costa Coffee will accept visitor refreshment vouchers.
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...or in the city If you want to venture a little further afield during your visit, the city centre is only a short distance from the university. The best way to access it is from University Square, up St. Michael’s Avenue between the cathedrals and then straight on to Broadgate. You can take your pick of the restaurants around the Broadgate and Cathedral Lanes area, including Zizzi, Turtle Bay, Wagamama, Five Guys and Nando’s. Many of our students spend a lot of their time working and socialising in our modern, friendly city, so it’s well worth exploring if you have the time.
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We are City of Culture 2021 Coventry offers more than you might expect in terms of theatres, cinemas and museums, and, as City of Culture for 2021, the city – and our students – will benefit from the extra investment that the award will bring. If you have time on the day, you could visit one of our local attractions, all of which are close by the campus: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum – right on our doorstop with art, natural history and touring exhibitions. Coventry Transport Museum – nationally acclaimed museum showcasing our rich manufacturing history. Coventry Cathedral – while away some time in the beautiful and historic surroundings. The more energetic of you might like to challenge yourselves to climb the 181 steps of the Cathedral spire. Page 23
Get involved
Our Social Media Team will be online during the day. Get involved using #iamcoventry and look out for the giant #iamcoventry letters on the lawn near TheHub. Friends from Free Radio will also be live at the Open Day between 10am and 2pm.
/coventryuniversity @covuni
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You can also follow the day’s activities on Instagram and Facebook.