CU Coventry

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

CU Coventry
TypePublic
Established2012 (2012)
Students2,000+
Location
Coventry
,
England
Websitewww.coventry.ac.uk/cuc

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.

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[3]", alternative to traditional higher education. Students that graduate with a degree receive it from Coventry University, which is recognised by the UK government as the awarding body. It has a range of short courses called Connect to help people access university,[4] and hosts community events.[5]

Higher Education courses

Access to Higher Education courses[6] are offered, designed to help students access higher education without traditional qualifications:

  • Business Studies
  • Engineering
  • Health & Human Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Law and Practice

References
  1. Whinyates, David (10 February 2017). "Why new chief at CU Coventry has ambitious plans". Coventry Telegraph. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  2. "CU Coventry Rebrand | Coventry University Group". www.coventry.ac.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
  3. Vasagar, Jeevan; editor, education (17 October 2011). "No frills university college offers half price degrees". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 31 October 2017.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  4. Public. "Connect: Free short course for Adults at CU Coventry". www.coventry.gov.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
  5. "CU Coventry hosts free family-friendly Community Day". www.whatsonlive.co.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
  6. "Access to Higher Education | CU Coventry". www.coventry.ac.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
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