Faculty of

Arts and Humanities

SCHOOL OF
ART AND DESIGN

Coventry University

Ranked 13th in UK
Guardian University Guide 2019
Welcome

I’m delighted to introduce you to the School of Art and Design,

based within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at
Coventry University.

Our ethos is built around an approach that’s open, connected,

collaborative, engaged and sustainable.

The UK creative industries are leading the way in terms of

economic growth and employment and have a transformative
effect on all our lives.

We’re proud of the achievements of our alumni who have

been highly successful in securing prestigious graduate-level
opportunities. Many are making their mark before they leave us
by being commissioned as public artists, winning national and
international competitions, publishing their work in the media
and having their works performed in public environments
including the BBC.

Coventry University has been inspiring and developing leading

artists, designers, creative practitioners, performers, writers and
thinkers since 1843.

By knowing our roots and understanding our place within these

vibrant creative communities, we can nurture your intellectual
curiosity and give you opportunities to engage with professional
communities of practice, making you ready to play your role in
shaping the future landscape of the arts.

Dr Shaun Hides
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The Faculty of
Arts and Humanities

Our ethos is built around an approach

that’s open, connected, collaborative,
engaged and sustainable.

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Contents

4 UK City of Culture 2021

6 Teaching excellence
8 Career focused
10 Global outlook
12 Art and Design courses
14 Architecture, Automotive, Interior,
and Product Design courses
16 Fashion and International Fashion
Business courses
18 Next steps

GOOD
UNIVERSITY
GUIDE
2019
UNIVERSITY
OF THE YEAR
FOR STUDENT
EXPERIENCE

Awarded Gold for outstanding

teaching and learning 2017.
UK City of Culture 2021

Coventry is a lively, multi-cultural city with a rich history that Heart of Coventry
embraces the old and the new. For 175 years, Coventry University Coventry was named as the 5th best student city in the UK by
has been inspiring and developing leading artists, designers, the QS World Rankings 2018. Our city-centre campus is at the
creative practitioners, performers and thinkers. heart of things in Coventry so you’re well placed for shopping,
entertainment and cultural experiences.
City of Culture
It’s an exciting time to study the arts in Coventry. Our city was Open Days
awarded the UK City of Culture for 2021, which marks the If you want to see Coventry University’s campuses, have a look
beginning of an incredible few years of culture and celebration. around the city and find out more about subjects you want to
study, you can book a place on one of our Open Days.
As one of the principle partners of the bid, we’ll have a focus on
teaching and research. Coventry University students will be able to You can speak to academics from your subject area, take campus
take advantage of incredible opportunities and continue this work and accommodation tours and even chat to current students
beyond 2021 as part of our cultural strategy. about their own experiences and what life is really like at
Coventry University.
We’ve already had events take place for City of Culture from
Museum of the Moon to Crafts of the Punjab to Cinderella. www.coventry.ac.uk/opendays

We’ve an excellent culture here in Coventry already but we can’t

wait to see what winning City of Culture 2021 brings for us in the
near future and would love you to be a part of our journey.

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The best thing about being
a student at Coventry
University is being able to
externalise your practice.
On my course, you’re
encouraged to get your work
out there.

Anthony Jennison
BA (Hons) Fine Art and Illustration
Teaching excellence

In the School of Art and Design we know the difference good Digest and the Radio Times. He’s also created high profile work for
teaching can make to your time at university. A great experience can Marmite, Virgin, Channel 4, Ted Baker and The Royal Mail.
make you happier, help you to learn more and give you that edge
when it comes to developing your career. We’re passionate about Tulika Gadakari (Lecturer for BSc Architecture) is an architect
giving you challenging projects that are relevant to industry. We specialising in intelligent building technologies, age-friendly design
replicate industry standard scenarios and you’ll have opportunities and sustainable architecture.
to work alongside companies and practitioners on live briefs.
Research
We’re proud of our teaching achievements; including being Coventry University plays a central role in ensuring the creative
awarded Gold in the Teaching and Excellence Framework (TEF), industries’ success and future prosperity. Many of our team are
the government’s first major assessment of teaching quality in involved in national and international research projects branching
universities. We’ve also been awarded 5 stars for our teaching into health, lifestyle and provoking conversations about the arts.
excellence (QS stars 2018) and were ranked 2nd in UK for Teaching We’ve projects that bring together material science and design to
Excellence (TEF) in the Times Higher Education metrics ranking 2017. create innovative assistive technology. We’re developing fashion,
footwear and furniture solutions with twenty partners from across
We work collaboratively across our courses. Recently, our 9 European countries.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, and Fine Art and Illustration
students worked with street artist Ben Pickering to decorate We’ve developed outstanding international research and
construction boards around the city. This project with Winvix exhibitions networks with The National Gallery, The Royal College
Construction is an example of ‘live experiences’ that make sure of Art, The National Finnish Gallery of Art, Ghent University
you’re equipped with skills you need for a career in Art and Design. and The Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts. This year, 6 staff are
celebrating Enid Marx and the Folk Art collection with an exhibition
Active practitioners at Compton Verney. Our world-leading expertise in vehicle
Our award-winning staff team are passionate about art and innovation and styling has led to the creation of a unique national
design; they’re active researchers, designers and artists. centre for transport design in Coventry in support of the UK
automotive and design sectors.
Jay Taylor (Course Director for Fine Art and Illustration) is a
contemporary artist and illustrator who has exhibited across the These are just a few examples of how our creative minds are
world from London to Colorado to New York. His commercial work helping support culture and heritage.
has featured in The Guardian, The Independent, Time Out, Readers

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I don’t think anywhere else
could have taught me in a
way I would have enjoyed it
as much as I did at Coventry
University. I don’t think any
other university would have
got me to the same level.

Madeline Jacobs
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Career focused

Your career really matters to us, that’s why we offer you career Add+vantage scheme
services for both general and more specific help. Most courses include an Add+vantage module each year, where
you can choose from a variety of career-enhancing subjects
In the School of Art and Design we make sure you have the right including language modules, sessions on project management
platform to show your work to industry. In your final year, you’ll be and even classes on volunteering. There are over 240 modules
able to exhibit your work in our end of year festivals and Degree to choose from but the common thread is that they all aim to
Shows that are attended by thousands of people. develop and expand skills employers are looking for.

We also invest in large London shows across the summer giving www.coventry.ac.uk/addvantage
you a brilliant platform to start your career. Recently, our students
have exhibited at New Designers, and Graduate Fashion Week. Flying Start Scheme
University is a great investment but we understand that you
We’ll help you secure a work placement of up to one year
may be concerned about the cost of fees. We promise to make
(subject to cost and application), and if you’re looking to have a
it clear what is included in the fees you pay so there are no
year abroad working or studying, you won’t be charged tuition
surprises along the way.
fees for that year.
Students in the School of Art and Design are provided packages
Whether it’s as employees, freelancers or starting up your own
that can include key study texts, materials and technology
businesses, working with our employability team gives you the
relevant to the specialist area. This may also include course
opportunity to develop an enterprising edge and the confidence
specific items such as media software, specialist tuition and
to move into a rewarding career.
subject master classes.
www.coventry.ac.uk/employability-fah

Coventry University

97% employed or in further study

DLHE survey, UG UK, 2016/17 (published 2018)

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I chose Coventry University
because of their integrated
placements, I thought it
would be a good experience.
I went on a placement in
Germany for 10 months. It
was an amazing opportunity.

Snezhi Veskova
MDes Interior Architecture and Design
Global outlook

Opportunities to travel are a key element of many of our courses Go Abroad scheme
and an excellent reason for choosing Coventry University. Our We believe in giving all students the opportunity to go abroad
students have more international experiences than other UK and we offer funding to support you. Open to all School of Art
university according to the Higher Education Statistics Agency and Design students, our Go Abroad schemes give you a way
(HESA 2018). With trips abroad, language classes and a Global to gain international experience and can help you to become a
Leaders Programme at your feet, there’s no telling where you globally employable graduate. Each year, many of our students
might end up as a Coventry University student. spend between three and 12 months abroad studying, working,
volunteering or travelling (subject to application and costs). For
Each year our course teams organise a range of overseas study example, over the summer of 2018 around 900 students and
trips or work experience to support your learning. Over the past over 60 members of staff visited Paris, Barcelona, Brussels and
few years we’ve offered exciting international study placement Berlin on an unforgettable trip featuring cultural learning, visits to
opportunities in the School of Art and Design at institutions in partner universities, sightseeing and visits to industry to see how
Sweden, Germany, Spain and Finland. Our students have also businesses operate in Europe.
gone on study trips to Berlin, Venice and Paris.
www.coventry.ac.uk/go-abroad
Recently our final year BA Graphic Design students worked with
Wieden + Kennedy, one of Holland’s biggest design agencies, Global Leaders Programme (GLP)
in Amsterdam.
This exciting, members-only programme* develops industry
leaders of the future. Expand your global skills in our specialist
workshops, experience new cultures and different countries, and
meet global leaders at networking events from the likes of Google,
Microsoft and Facebook.

www.coventry.ac.uk/globalready

*Fees apply

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Bryony Loveridge, BA (Hons) Fine Art and Illustration 11
Art and Design

Why Art and Design at Coventry University?

Course information We’ll support your creative ambitions and you’ll have opportunities
to share and develop ideas with professionals in your field of work.
Art and Design (Foundation Diploma)
Direct entry www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/ADF009 We celebrate our students’ creativity and craftsmanship at our
annual end of year festivals. Open to the public and invited guests
Fine Art BA (Hons) from the creative industries, this gives you a valuable platform to
UCAS code: W100 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W100 showcase your work and launch your career.

Fine Art and Illustration BA (Hons) You’ll also have the opportunity to attend important exhibitions
UCAS code: WWC2 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/WWC2 at venues such as the Tate, the Saatchi Gallery and the Victoria
and Albert Museum and events such as Liverpool Biennial.
Games Art BA (Hons)
UCAS code: W280 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W280 We encourage our students to aim high. Our celebrated
alumni include a portrait painter to the Queen and an
Graphic Design BA (Hons) Oscar-winning filmmaker.
UCAS code: W211 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W211
Possible careers for graduates
Illustration and Animation BA (Hons)
Graduates have gone on work for a number of well-known
UCAS code: WW26 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/WW26
companies including: Image+, the Royal Shakespeare Company,
Rocksteady Studios, Marvel Studios, Müller Dairy, McDonalds,
Illustration and Graphics BA (Hons)
and Saatchi and Saatchi. Many of our alumni pursue careers as
UCAS code: W291 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W291
exhibiting artists or become curators at museums and art galleries.
3 years full-time or
Many of our graduates have progressed to postgraduate study
4 years sandwich (study abroad/work placement)
here on our suite of MA courses, while some others have attended
a range of institutions including the Royal College of Art.

Accreditation
You can take Adobe accredited modules as part of the University’s
Add+Vantage scheme.

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Benjamin Durant, BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation 13
Architecture, Automotive, Interior,
and Product Design

Why Architecture, Automotive, Interior, and Product Design

Course information at Coventry University?
Our courses allow you to explore, create and develop the skills
Architecture BSc (Hons) to design innovative structures and products that deliver a rich
UCAS code: K100 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/K100 experience to the user. You’ll have access to extensive specialist
facilities and guidance from our experienced practitioners.
Automotive and Transport Design BA (Hons)
UCAS code: WHG3 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/WHG3 Our annual end of year festivals, which are open to the public
and invited guests from industry, give a valuable platform to
Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons) showcase your work and launch your career. Ranked as the 8th
UCAS code: W250 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W250 best university in the country for design and crafts and 9th for
architecture in the Guardian University Guide 2019, our graduates
Product Design BA (Hons) are highly regarded in the profession.
UCAS code: W24D www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W24D
Possible careers for graduates
Product Design MDes/BA (Hons)
Our Automotive and Transport Design students have helped
UCAS code: W243 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W243
design many of the vehicles in circulation today for employers
including Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Citroen, Ford, GM, Jaguar
3 years full-time or
Land Rover, JCB, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, MG-SAIC,
4 years sandwich (study abroad/work placement)
Nissan, Porsche, Renault, Rolls Royce, TESLA, Toyota, Qoros,
VW and Volvo.

Our designers have gone on to work for companies including

Imagination, GMP Design, Furnish Interior Design, India Jane,
Creation Shopfitters and HÅLLNING.

Accreditation
Our Architecture degree is accredited by the following
professional bodies, you can take Adobe accredited modules as
part of the University’s Add+Vantage scheme.

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Jaehood Ahn, BA (Hons) Automotive and Transport Design 15
Fashion and International
Fashion Business

Why Fashion at Coventry University?

Course information If you dream of seeing your designs on the international catwalks
or fancy yourself as the next Iris Van Herpen or Alexander Wang,
Fashion BA (Hons) our fashion courses will nurture your individual creativity and
UCAS code: WN25 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/WN25 help you realise your dreams. Of course, the fashion industry is
more than just design. Our International Fashion Business degree
International Fashion Business BA (Hons) looks at buying, merchandising and substantiality. Our fashion
UCAS code: W23B www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/W23B courses are truly international; offering students opportunities
for global experience though international study visits, admission
3 years full-time or to international trade fairs, study abroad and international
4 years sandwich (study abroad/work placement) placement opportunities.

Coventry University is ranked the 9th best in the country for

Fashion and Textiles in the Guardian University Guide 2019. Our
students are award winning too, recent successes include Ren
Wong being crowned Young Designer of The Year 2016 at the
Clothes Show Live and Natasha Smith winning Emerging Designer
of the Year at The Midlands Fashion Awards 2017.

Possible careers for graduates

Recent graduates from these courses are employed in a range
of professional environments and companies including: Kelly
Hoppen, Belle International and Fresh Ego Kids, Sainsbury’s Tu,
George, Annie Greenabelle for Topshop, Beyond Creative, Claire’s
Accessories, ASOS, New Look, Primark and United Clothing.
Some of our graduates have gone on to start their own businesses
or become freelance photographers, stylists or make-up artists.

Accreditation
You can take Adobe accredited modules as part of the University’s
Add+Vantage scheme.

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Ren Wong, BA (Hons) Fashion 17
Next steps

Applying to an undergraduate course Pre-sessional English courses

Courses require students, where English is not their first language,
UK and EU students to have achieved a IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent
UK and EU students must apply at www.ucas.com
Coventry University offers Pre-sessional English languages
International students courses to help international students meet the necessary level of
Applying to Coventry University is a quick and easy process. English language proficiency.
You can apply or download an application form from our website:
www.coventry.ac.uk/international These courses range from four to 20 weeks in length depending
on your current level of English language proficiency and the level
If you have any questions, please contact the International Office: you need to achieve for your chosen degree course.
T: +44(0) 24 7615 2152
E: enquiries.io@coventry.ac.uk These courses will also help you to:

Next steps for international students • D evelop your academic English so that you are better prepared
for university-level study
All of our courses are open to international students and we
• Develop your study skills
encourage applications from around the world. Coming to the UK
• Understand what will be expected as a higher education
as a student can be the start of a life-changing experience, full of
student in the UK
memorable moments and new opportunities.
www.coventry.ac.uk/englishlanguagesupport
Coventry University’s International Office can support you through
the application process. Many of the team are multilingual and
Fees, funding and scholarships
have their own experiences of living and studying abroad. They
will be able to answer any questions you may have about your Coventry University recognises that attending university requires
application, or what it is like to live in the UK. significant financial investment. We pride ourselves on offering
competitive tuition fees. We offer scholarships and discounts for
www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub students who study with us, including early payment, full payment,
merit, country and alumni scholarships.

www.coventry.ac.uk/international/scholarships

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UNIVERSITY
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2019
UNIVERSITY
OF THE YEAR
FOR STUDENT
EXPERIENCE
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Coventry University
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T: +44 (0)24 7765 7688 Awarded Gold for outstanding
teaching and learning 2017.

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