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Master's Qualifying Programme

Guaranteed entry to Master's degree programmes

This programme prepares international students who have completed higher education for guaranteed entry to one of 50 Master's degree programmes at Coventry University.
 
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Essential skills for your future

Our specialist programme is designed to ensure that you're well prepared for the Coventry Master's degree you want to study. During the course you will cover the following key areas of study:

  • English for Academic Purposes: ensuring your English meets the requirements for Master's level academic study in the UK
  • Business: ensuring you start your degree with a sound knowledge of Business practice
  • Research methods: you will develop and deliver your own research projects to prepare you for the rigours of your Master's projects
  • Introduction to UK study and ICT: it is important you understand what will be expected of you and how to make the most of the technology available for research in the UK

Depending on whether you choose the 1, 2 or 3 term programme, the course will be structured as follows:

Three term pathwayTwo term pathwayOne term pathway
Start dates: Sept 2009, Jan 2010Start dates: Jan 2010, April 2010Start dates: Sept 2009, April 2010, June 2010
Term one:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Business
- Introduction to UK Study and ICT
Term one:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Business
- Introduction to UK Study and ICT
Term one:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Introduction to UK Study and ICT
- Research Methods, Data Analysis and Project Planning
- Guest Lectures
Term two:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Business
- Research Methods, Data Analysis and Project Planning
Term two:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Business
- Research Methods, Data Analysis and Project Planning
- Research Project
 
Term three:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Business
- Research Project
  

Ensuring your IELTS success

We don't take any chances with your future. We know you want to progress to your Master's degree so achieving a high IELTS score is crucial. To ensure that you get the results you need in your final IELTS exam, we assess your progress throughout the course by means of full and regular mock IELTS assessments. When you sit your final exam there won't be any surprises.

If you don't have the right IELTS score to start the Foundation (IELTS 5.0), you can begin with our English Language Preparation Programme.

Be a part of University life from the start

As a Foundation student at Coventry you feel part of University life from the start. The course is delivered using the methods you would expect to find at a high quality modern institution:

  • classroom lessons
  • lectures
  • workshops
  • seminars
  • tutorials
  • group work
  • debating
  • self study.

You will be assessed through coursework, essays, reports and other structured assignments, oral examinations and unseen written tests and examinations.

One of the top 'new' universities in the UK

Coventry University is fast establishing itself as one of the top ten 'new' universities in the UK. It's a forward-looking, modern University with a proud tradition as a provider of high quality education and a focus on multidisciplinary research. With a strong academic presence internationally, they take great care to provide a supportive environment for all students.
 
Coventry students are exceptional, making significant headway in their industries from changing the way in which we travel (designing the Eurostar), to the way we communicate (O2 boardroom member), winning awards from companies such as Ferarri.

Key info for entry

Start dates
Sept, Jan, April, June

Course duration
1, 2 or 3 terms

Class hours
Min. 25 hours per week

Age
Normally 21 years +

English level
3 term course: IELTS 5.0
2 term course: IELTS 5.5
1 term course: IELTS 6.0
Don't have IELTS 5.0?

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Prospectus

Download a PDF of the 2009-10 Prospectus

Merve Ozturk
Merve Ozturk

“The Students’ Centre is open and welcoming; there is a huge library with lots of resources and information about Coventry University and the town centre - in addition, I have met wonderful lecturers and friends!”
Merve Ozturk, Turkish
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