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UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Foundation Year The foundation year will introduce you to the world of business with a strong focus on management, business communications and marketing in a global context. It creates opportunities for you to develop vital business skills, as well as preparing you for study at undergraduate level. You will put theory, both traditional and contemporary, into practice with real-world scenarios. Build your understanding of business management with a focus on human resource (HR) practices. This course explores how effective recruitment, motivation and staff retention strategies can contribute to organisational success. This course aims to offer insight into the challenges of managing people at work and how these may be approached in a context of rapid technological change and growing internationalisation. Why Study This Course
- Practice your skills: develop your business skills through a variety of international case studies, problem-based learning, simulated business and human resources activities in a variety of teaching environments. The simulation suite is equipped with modern technology, from inter-communication, built-in mics, cameras and the use of virtual reality headsets.
- Real-world exposure: benefit from IPD professional networking events and practitioner speakers to build your professional network.2 Previous students visited Jaguar Land Rover, Ironbridge, Warwick Castle, Cadbury’s and Coventry City Council.
- Industry insight and professional network development: learn from experienced staff whose consultancy, training and research links with organisations are deep and wide-ranging.
- Lecturers at the forefront of HR developments: our research-active staff aim to share the latest thinking, new developments and challenges of a changing work environment. Our lecturers focus on new ways of working, diversity management, multicultural teams, identity, HR professionalisation, the organisation of change and the changing nature of management, social network analysis, shared perceptions, organisational psychology and organisational behaviour.
- Career ready: after you graduate, you should be well-prepared to begin your career in HR or to pursue further professional human resource management (HRM) or human resource development (HRD) qualifications. Many graduates go on to programmes such as the Advanced Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Level 7 or an MA/MSc degree in Human Resource Management, though entry to these is subject to the respective course requirements, application, availability and additional costs.
Modules
Foundation Year The foundation year offers an introduction to your chosen subject and supports you to develop the skills required for degree-level study. Business Communications Management Skills Marketing for Business Global Business Year One This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first year courses Advertising and Digital Marketing BA (Hons) Business Administration BA (Hons) Business and Marketing BA (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) Event Management BA (Hons) International Business Management BSc (Hons) Marketing BA (Hons) Sport Management BA (Hons) Year One Marketing, Digital and Social Media - 30 Credits People and Organisation - 30 Credits Analytics for Decision Making - 30 Credits Responsible Management, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship - 30 Credits Year Two Research and Insight - 30 Credits HR Analytics for Strategic Decision Making - 30 Credits Reward and Performance Management - 30 Credits Resourcing, Talent Planning and Employer Branding - 30 Credits Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Final Year Applied Project - 30 Credits Employment Law - 30 Credits Employment Relations - 30 Credits Managing Change in Organisations - 30 Credits *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
Assessment method
Foundation year Assessment methods vary and may include practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, oral presentations, tutorial tasks and assessments which generally take place at the end of each six-week block. This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include: Phase tests Essays Group coursework Individual and group presentations Reports Projects Video pitches Simulations Critical Reflections Role play The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5760* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
The fees listed above reflect the Foundation year tuition fee only. To view the degree tuition fees and the most up to date fee information please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Please note, this course with a foundation year is not currently available to international students. If you do not meet the entry requirements to directly join year 1 of the degree, please visit our website to find out about our international pathways. www.coventry.ac.uk
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU