Coventry University School of Energy, Environment and Construction Brochure

Engineering, Environment and Computing

SCHOOL OF ENERGY, CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENT Undergraduate Courses 2020/21

Coventry University

Ranked 15th in UK Guardian University Guide 2020

Welcome The School of Energy, Construction and Environment brings together multiple disciplines linked to the natural and built environment. We aim to show that an understanding of the natural world and its resources is essential in the production of the physical built environment and in addressing the possible impact that this has on our global community.

Our courses benefit from this multidisciplinary approach and all of our students have access to extensive facilities as part of our Activity- Led Learning (ALL) approach to learning, where students take on industry-relevant challenges to realistic deadlines.

Laboratory work is a core aspect of learning. Our students also have access to Coventry University’s Simulation Centre, which uses immersive technology to recreate environments in which students can practise techniques and responses in realistic scenarios.

Our courses are designed to lead to careers in a number of disciplines, including civil engineering, building, geography and environment, oil, gas and energy, and disaster management and humanitarian engineering. They are accredited by the relevant professional bodies which are outlined throughout this brochure.

We have a vibrant and active student community and so, whatever your interests, you will find lots going on throughout the year.

Student societies and activities are a great way to make friends and gain experience that will boost your CV and make your time at Coventry University even more interesting, exciting and enjoyable.

We look forward to meeting you.

Coventry University

Stephen Austin Head of School

GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019 UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

The contents of this brochure are correct at time of going to press. The course information within it relates to the 2020/21 academic year. We regularly review our courses, to make them relevant and current for the benefit of our students. Please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/ study-at-coventry for up-to-date information on courses and other facilities and services described here before making any application or accepting any offer. Where there is a difference between the contents of this brochure and our website, the contents of the applicable website take precedence and represent the basis on which we intend to deliver our services to you.

Awarded Gold for outstanding teaching and learning 2017.

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Global opportunities

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Career prospects

08 Teaching excellence 10

Architectural Technology

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Building Surveying

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Civil Engineering

14 Civil and Environmental Engineering 18 Disaster and Emergency Management 20

Energy Resources Management

22 Geography 24 Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management 26

Next steps

Chinonso Makwe Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) 3

Global opportunities Opportunities to travel and/or work in the UK and overseas are a real benefit of choosing Coventry University. We aim to help you stand out from the crowd when you graduate by offering a range of overseas experiences throughout your degree.

Field trips As a student, you will have the opportunity to go on a field trip each year to help broaden your subject knowledge, put the theories you have learnt into practice, network, and experience other cultures.

Previous trips within the school have included identifying defects in buildings of historical importance in Rome, Italy, and observing emergency management approaches in China and Taiwan.

Global Leaders Programme (GLP) This exciting, members-only programme aims to develop industry leaders of the future. Expand your global skills in our specialist workshops, experience new cultures and different countries, and take advantage of opportunities to meet global leaders, which have in the past included networking events with the likes of Google, Microsoft and Facebook. This programme is optional and involves an additional fee.

For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/globalready

Placement/study abroad year Many of our school’s courses offer the opportunity to undertake an optional additional year gaining experience on a work placement, in the UK or abroad, or studying overseas. Our dedicated employability and placement team is here to support you during the process of applying for a place.

Past students have undertaken placements working with contractors, design consultants and local authorities, including Balfour Beatty Construction, Mott Macdonald, Severn Trent Water, Interserve Project Services, Warwickshire County Council, Atkins and Morgan Sindall.

In the past, study abroad year destinations have included Barcelona, Vienna and Enschede.

Online International Learning projects Online International Learning (OIL) is the term that we use at Coventry University to refer to ‘virtual mobility’ experiences. These are included within the curriculum and provide an opportunity to interact with international universities and industry professionals. You can use these experiences to develop your intercultural competences and digital skills, while working with others on subject-specific learning tasks or activities.

For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/oil

Go Abroad scheme Our Go Abroad scheme offers multiple opportunities to gain international experience. The scheme aims to help you acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills to go on to become a globally-agile citizen and globally-employable graduate.

The scheme offers opportunities to ‘Go Study’, ‘Go Work’, or ‘Go Explore’ to gain experiences beyond those offered on your course or by your school.

For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/go-abroad

Learn a language Coventry University’s innovative Linguae Mundi programme offers the opportunity to learn a new language. With more than 30 languages available through face-to-face classes by native speakers, and even more to choose from online, you could gain cultural knowledge and add a key global skill to your portfolio.

A global city Coventry offers the opportunity to gain global skills and experiences too – it’s a multicultural city that welcomes students from more than 130 countries around the world. Internationally-flavoured events are run on campus throughout the year, such as Tai Chi classes by the Confucius Institute and gatherings by student societies. We’ve already helped thousands of students to gain a competitive edge in the employment market with the global skills and knowledge they gained with us.

1st for overseas student experiences Based on the number of student trips abroad - HESA 2016/17 UK

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Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

Being able to experience different cultures and learn about how construction varies in all of these places has helped me to better understand the UK industry.

Alice Franks Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) 5

Career prospects We want you to be able to thrive both now and in the future. To achieve this, we provide dedicated employability support services and opportunities to help you apply for placement experiences. We work closely with industry and professional bodies to ensure our courses provide students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills demanded by employers.

Employability and work placement support Our responsibility extends beyond the classroom and we have invested heavily in assisting our students to progress to successful careers in the energy, construction and environment sectors.

Our employability and work placement support team is a dedicated resource for Coventry University students, and offers a range of services, including; One-to-one support Drop-in sessions for CV, application and personal statement checks Skills development workshops Mock interviews Assessment centre and psychometric testing training Employer and networking events In addition to the above, we offer Employability and Work Placement Advisors to guide you and help you in securing work placements or paid internship opportunities, and we also ensure that everyone has access to an Employment Personal Tutor, to give support in preparing, and applying, for graduate jobs. By the time you’ve successfully completed your course, you should have had various opportunities to acquire the skills and qualities sought by employers.

The team also puts on frequent employer events throughout the year to give you the chance to network with businesses and find out more about securing graduate roles and placements.

Our links with industry Our school benefits from excellent collaboration with an extensive range of organisations at a local, national and international level.

We have previously worked with Asia Disaster Preparedness Centre, Oxfam, Lloyd’s Register, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, Severn Trent Water, Atkins and many more.

Our industry links help us to provide you with the best possible placement and employment opportunities, with our Employability and Work Placement Support staff having relationships across the sectors we cover. These relationships, plus the ongoing support provided to you by our team, ensures we are able to help you make your placement a success.

97% employed or in further study DLHE survey, UG UK, 2016/17 (published 2018)

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Placements We know what a big difference work experience and placements can make to your career prospects. Our students agree, with an increasing number opting to broaden their horizons and gain the valuable experience needed when entering the competitive employment market through a year-long placement in their third year, or short placements throughout their course. Please note that placements may incur additional fees and application processes and/or be limited in number.

In 2017/18, more than 350 students were placed across a wide range of industries and companies.

Add+vantage modules Our employability and placements team work closely with our academics and seek to ensure that employability skills are embedded into our curriculum. Most of our courses include the university’s Add+vantage scheme which allows you to complete career-focused modules at each stage of the course, as part of our employability programme.

Modules include a range of work experience and career development activities, covering topics ranging from foreign languages and entrepreneurship through to modules led by employers including Jaguar Land Rover and Severn Trent Water; all designed to help you gain relevant skills to take into your future career.

For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/addvantage Student societies In the school, the student experience extends beyond our teaching, with numerous dedicated student societies you can join. These societies are led by our students, and may provide opportunities to network with professional bodies, listen to talks given by guest speakers, or attend social events dedicated to members of the society. Societies within the school include Construction, Geography, International Disaster Concern and Technical Architecture Societies.

Part-time work The university also boasts thefutureworks, which is our own commercial recruitment agency, aiming to offer students the chance to apply for a choice of flexible or temporary opportunities. One option is to become a student ambassador, working part-time at events such as Open Days, giving you the chance to gain employability skills and build up the work experience on your CV. For more information on working while you study, including guidance for international students, visit www.coventry.ac.uk/working-while-you-study

We work closely with industry and professional bodies to ensure our courses provide students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills demanded by employers.

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Teaching excellence We know the difference good teaching can make to your time at university. A great experience can make you happier, help you to learn more and contribute to giving you the edge when it comes to getting a job. Our focus is on learning that is led by experience, with the aim of giving you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the practical application of what you are taught.

We’re proud of our teaching achievements, which saw us awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017, the Government’s first major assessment of teaching quality in universities, and also saw us awarded 5 stars for both our teaching and our facilities (QS Stars 2020).

The Guardian University Guide 2020 ranked Coventry University 4th in the UK for ‘Building and town and country planning’, 5th in the UK for ‘Architecture’, and 10th in the UK for ‘Geography and environmental studies’.

Facilities We have invested over £50m in our Engineering, Environment and Computing facility, a multifunctional teaching and research building that supports hands-on learning. Our John Laing Building also houses a Civil Engineering Laboratory facility equipped with a huge range of structural testing equipment.

Facilities for students studying our Energy, Construction and Environment courses include:

Hydraulics Lab Materials Lab Building Services Lab Geotechnics Lab CAD studios High Specification Computer Lab

The university’s £8.7m Simulation Centre is used to create a ‘virtual’ construction site in which our students undertake role-play exercises that help prepare them for situations in the workplace. To make the training experience as realistic as possible, our students work from fully-equipped building site cabins, with staff able to monitor activity and provide feedback from a separate observation deck.

Professional accreditations The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). To find out more about accreditations, please consult the relevant course pages in this brochure.

2nd for Teaching Excellence Times Higher Education UK metrics ranking 2017

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Research-informed teaching At the School of Energy, Construction and Environment, we seek to deliver an education that is backed by research, allowing our degrees to cover some of today’s most challenging issues and the solutions we are finding for them. Such an approach seeks to empower students with knowledge that is backed by our research in areas including building energy, humanitarian engineering and emergency and disaster management.

Our annual summer research internship programme aims to provide further opportunities for shortlisted students to work closely with researchers on existing and new research projects. The programme supports students in gaining invaluable experience in a research environment while getting paid. Please note that this programme may be subject to an application process and spaces may be limited.

Learning support The university’s Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) is an innovative teaching and research centre that aims to help you to become a better academic writer. Through workshops and one-to-one sessions, you can access the advice and guidance you need on topics such as essay writing, reports, dissertations and theses.

This service is free to all students.

Sigma, the university’s Mathematics and Statistics Support Centre, is available to all students, and aims to provide free support to improve your maths and statistics. The centre runs a drop-in service, as well as hosting online resources, workshops and one-to-one sessions.

If you need any additional academic support with your course during your studies, you can visit the Theta Centre for a drop-in session on the ground floor of the faculty’s Engineering, Environment and Computing Building.

Expert staff Staff within the school are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and are internationally diverse. You could be taught by staff with professional experience in a range of industries, as well as by staff who are research active. This diversity can give you the opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on the topics you study, as well as helping you to understand how skills and knowledge can be applied to realworld situations.

The course does a great job at preparing students for their future careers because a large part of our assessment is based on practical exercises and real-life scenarios.

Alexandru Ragabeja Construction Management BSc (Hons) 9

Architectural Technology

Course information Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) UCAS code: K130 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/K130 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich (including optional placement year) 5 years part-time Overview This course helps to prepare you to play a pivotal role in the construction industry – one of the world’s largest and most influential industries – as an architectural or building technologist.

Architectural technology brings together the disciplines of architectural design and construction technology – creating, planning and managing building projects that not only look aesthetically pleasing, but also incorporate sound structural, environmental and construction aspects within their design.

Ranked as the 5th best university in the UK for ‘Architecture’ in the Guardian University Guide 2020, Coventry has been educating construction professionals for over half a century.

Graduates from this course will be perfectly suited to architectural practice, although students may use their extensive transferrable skills to move into BIM management, construction contracts and development, planning departments, interior design or the oil and gas industries.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Project design skills Domestic building science and services Domestic construction technology Construction materials Construction industry practice 1 Land and building surveying Building project 1 Group project 1 Year 2: Law for construction professionals Commercial construction technology Construction industry practice 2 Commercial building science and services Building adaptation Urban planning and design Building project 2 Group project 2 Final year: Group project 3 Professional practice and management Sustainability and innovation in construction Technical project Design projects Accreditation This course is accredited up to June 2023 with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) for Associate Membership.

The university’s accreditation with CIAT shall be up for renewal in June 2023. Whilst the university hopes and anticipates that any renewal would be successful, if the renewal were to be unsuccessful, this course would no longer be accredited and we would notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

ACCREDITED PROGRAMME

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Building Surveying

Course information Building Surveying BSc (Hons) UCAS code: K230 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/K230 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich (including optional placement year) 5 years part-time Overview Ranked 4th in the UK for ‘Building and town and country planning’, Coventry University has been educating building professionals for more than half a century, keeping in step with the changing needs of technological advancement and the growing importance of its social and environmental responsibilities.

This professionally accredited course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to give expert advice on construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of buildings, always ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. What’s more, we will encourage you to develop the innovation and creativity required to tackle the complex problems now facing the industry around space, sustainability, cost and resilience, thanks to the growing instability of the world’s climate.

Building surveyors are involved in all aspects of property and construction, from overseeing huge commercial developments to planning domestic extensions, from maintaining heritage buildings to resolving planning disputes between landlords and tenants. With its practical focus, the course is intended to prepare you to enter professional roles on graduation and you have the option to gain work experience by spending a year on professional placement.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Project design skills Domestic building science and services Domestic construction technology Construction materials Construction industry practice 1 Land and building surveying Building project 1 Group project 1 Year 2: Law for construction professionals Commercial construction technology Construction industry practice 2 Commercial building science and services Building adaptation Building pathology Building project 2 Group project 2 Final year: Applied building surveying Historic buildings Sustainability and innovation in construction Group project 3 Research dissertations Accreditation This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), having been judged to meet the RICS Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications will have full academic exemption and can apply for the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to progress to Chartered Membership. The APC requires a minimum of two years of work experience, requiring the applicant to prepare a log book and keep a diary of relevant experience in accordance with RICS competencies before becoming eligible for a professional interview.

Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

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Civil Engineering

Course information Civil Engineering MEng UCAS code: H202 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/H202 Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) UCAS code: H200 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/H200 Civil Engineering BSc (Hons) UCAS code: H203 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/H203 Study options: MEng: 4 years full-time 5 years sandwich (including optional placement year) BEng (Hons), BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich (including optional placement year) Overview Civil engineers shape the world. Responsible for planning, designing and building society’s essential infrastructure, they take a leading role in maintaining the quality of our personal and professional lives, managing a vast range of construction projects, from bridges and buildings to transport links and sports stadiums.

Civil engineering is a global industry and these courses attract students from around the world, including Europe, China, Africa, India, Brunei, Malaysia and the Middle East, providing a multicultural learning experience.

Our Civil Engineering MEng is an integrated master’s course that enables you to progress from an undergraduate degree right through to a master’s level qualification in four years of full-time study.

On successful completion of this course, you should be wellsuited to working in a range of civil engineering consultancies, contractors or client organisations. You should also have a sound base to further your education and training to become a professionally qualified civil engineer.

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Indicative course structure Year 1: Structural analysis Materials Geotechnics Surveying, transportation engineering Mathematics for civil engineers Civil engineering project Group Project Year 2: Structural analysis Materials Geotechnics Transportation engineering Structural design Hydraulics Civil engineering project Group project Final year: Structural analysis Materials Geotechnics Computational mechanics Geospatial surveying Transport infrastructure Construction project management Structural design Hydrology and water engineering Earthquake engineering Coding for civil engineers Group project Civil engineering research Dissertation Additional year (MEng): Soil-structure interaction Transportation engineering Advanced structural analysis and design Leadership and research practice Advanced contract and project management Group project Accreditation Civil Engineering MEng, BEng (Hons) and BSc (Hons) are currently accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) on behalf of the Engineering Council, representing the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers for our 2019-20 entry. Following changes which have been made to improve the course, we will apply for re-accreditation in October 2019 for entrants of 2020-21. Please note that accreditation is subject to application and approval and is therefore not guaranteed.

My three years studying at Coventry has not only given me a passion for civil engineering, but new knowledge, independence and friendships.

Elizaveta Semenova Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) 13

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Course information Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng UCAS code: H222 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/H222 Civil and Environmental Engineering BEng (Hons) UCAS code: H220 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/H220 Study options: MEng: 4 years full-time 5 years sandwich (including optional placement year) BEng (Hons): 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich (including optional placement year) Overview This course blends core civil engineering skills and environmental science knowledge, together with numerical and management principles. The course aims to produce graduates with the skills to assess, prevent, protect and control natural and man-made environmental disasters, and to lead on sustainable development at local and international level.

The course is built on three key themes: health, safety and environmental risk management; sustainable development and engineering; and environmental design, analysis and practices.

Your studies begin with a firm foundation of maths, environmental science and core civil engineering skills such as laboratory, design, and analytics skills (technical, social, economic/financial, environmental, managerial, legal and ethical context).

On successful completion of this course, you should be equipped with the knowledge and skills to work for environmental policymakers, regulators/operating authorities, (e.g. Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and Scottish Environmental Protection Agency), local authorities, planners, emergency services, property developers, international development agencies and NGOs.

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Indicative course structure Year 1: Structural analysis Materials Geotechnics Surveying Transportation engineering Mathematics for civil engineers Civil engineering project Group project Year 2: Structural analysis Materials Geotechnics Structural design Alternative energy Hydraulics Environmental engineering project Final year: Materials Geotechnics Computational mechanics Hydrology and water engineering Environmental assessment and management Group project Civil engineering research Dissertation Additional year (MEng): Soil-structure interaction Water and wastewater treatment Environmental hazard mitigation Leadership and research practice Advanced contract and project management Group project Accreditation Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng and BEng (Hons) are currently accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) on behalf of the Engineering Council, representing the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers for our 2019-20 entry. Following changes which have been made to improve the course, we will apply for re-accreditation in October 2019 for entrants of 2020-21. Please note that accreditation is subject to application and approval and is therefore not guaranteed.

Civil and Environmental Engineering is a relatively new and challenging area, aimed at aspiring engineers interested in protecting the natural environment.

Jack Knibbs Civil and Environmental Engineering BEng (Hons) 15

Construction Management

Course information Construction Management BSc (Hons) UCAS code: K200 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/K200 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich (including optional placement year) 5 years part-time Overview Ranked 4th in the UK for ‘Building and town and country planning’, Coventry University has been educating construction professionals for more than half a century, keeping in step with the changing needs of technological advancement and the growing importance of social and environmental awareness. The strong links with other undergraduate courses in the school creates a rounded and multidisciplinary experience for our construction management students, preparing them well for working in a modern construction industry.

Covering a broad range of subject areas, the core themes include construction technology, building science and structures, the legal and regulatory framework of building, engineering surveying and construction processes, construction management, contractual procedures and construction finance.

This course is designed to prepare you for employment managing the construction of building projects at home and abroad, for large multinational companies or regional businesses. You could find yourself working as a contracts manager, project manager, site manager or engineer. The world of construction management is varied, interesting and exciting. Construction managers have the option of aiming for self-employment, or working for large or small, regional, national or international firms that can range in work from domestic housing up to multi-million pound internationally renowned projects, and ranging from new-build to refurbishment.

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Indicative course structure Year 1: Project design skills Domestic building science and services Domestic construction technology Construction materials Construction industry practice Land and building surveying Building project Group project Year 2: Law for construction professionals Commercial construction technology Construction industry practice Commercial building science and services Project administration Construction project management Building project Group project Final year: Contract management Construction project management Sustainability and innovation in construction Group project Research dissertation Accreditation This course is currently accredited by The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) until 1 April 2023, having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications will have full academic exemption and, once they have gained three to five years’ relevant work experience, may enter CIOB membership as an applicant to progress towards Chartered Membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.

The university’s accreditation with professional bodies for each course is subject to regular review and renewal. Whilst the university hopes and anticipates that any renewal would be successful, if the renewal were to be unsuccessful, courses relating to such accreditation would no longer be accredited and we would notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

The course has benefitted me in gaining a larger understanding of the construction industry processes and how the other disciplines tie in with my everyday role as a site manager.

Thomas Butcher Construction Management BSc (Hons)

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Disaster and Emergency Management

Course information Disaster and Emergency Management BSc (Hons) UCAS code: N252 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N252 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich (including optional placement year) 6 years part-time Overview As the world faces an increasing number of natural and anthropogenic disasters, as well as complex emergencies such as food, insecurity and conflict, the need for effective disaster risk reduction and management has become a global challenge.

Disaster and emergency management professionals play a critical role in lessening the impact of human, technological and environmental catastrophes. Coventry University was the first UK university to establish courses in disaster management and emergency planning more than 20 years ago.

This course is mapped against the UK National Resilience Standards, National Occupational Standards in Civil Contingencies and Charter for Humanitarian Standards.

The course aims to develop your skills in problem-solving, teamwork and leadership, project management and communication, all of which are qualities that employers demand. We strive to produce graduates who can make difficult decisions whilst being culturally sensitive, ethical and compassionate – the capabilities required by international relief and development organisations, private sector consultancies, national government, local authorities and United Nations agencies operating around the world.

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Indicative course structure Year 1: DISASTER! Disaster management and humanitarian practice EMERGENCIES! Organisations and management in disasters Independent project Academic skills for disaster and emergency management Employment skills for disaster and emergency management Year 2: Preparedness RISK! Organisational resilience Multi-disciplinary / collaborative project International fieldwork Mitigation and sustainability Further professional skills Further research skills Final year: Building resilient communities Global and comparative field studies Global futures, safety and security Final year project Ethics, governance and resilience Advanced professional skills

My course is focused around building knowledge and necessary skills for a career across a range of areas. I absolutely love it.

Thomas Hawkins Disaster Management and Emergency Planning BSc (Hons) 19

Energy Resources Management

Course information Energy Resources Management BSc (Hons) UCAS code: NH82 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/NH82 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich (including optional placement year) 6 years part-time Overview This course examines the oil and gas industry, the renewable energy sector and nuclear power, and aims to cover the financial, technical, political, social and environmental aspects of modern energy management.

It is designed to teach you about the processes, threats and opportunities that underpin the successful management of the international energy sector in the 21st century. This course emphasises the need to develop sustainable energy solutions in our growing global world and aims to teach you about alternative energy sources alongside fossil fuels, providing the opportunity to choose where to focus your interest.

Whether you are interested in the oil and gas industry – still a relevant and global business – or are motivated by the transition to sustainable energy systems, built upon both local community renewables schemes and global environmental treaties, this course aims to educate and prepare you for careers related to all aspects of energy production.

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Indicative course structure Year 1: Oil and gas Industry Petroleum geoscience Field and higher education skills for energy students The economic environment of business Sustainability and the energy Industry Numeracy and research skills for energy students Year 2: Upstream petroleum technology Downstream oil and gas business Nuclear and renewable energy Project Management in the energy Industry Health, safety and environment in the energy Industry Climate change: The science and the symptoms Final year: Energy dissertation research planning Project Optional modules – any three from the following: - Environmental management in organisations - Energy trading and economics - Unconventionals: the future of oil and gas?

- Petroleum reservoir engineering and simulation - Principles and practice of low-carbon buildings - Decentralised energy

As an armed forces veteran returning to education after 15 years, my course is instilling me with new optimism for my future and career prospects.

Zack Briggs Oil, Gas and Energy Management BSc (Hons) 21

Geography

Course information Geography BA (Hons) • UCAS code: L700 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L700 Geography BSc (Hons) • UCAS code: F800 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/F800 Geography and Natural Hazards BSc (Hons) • UCAS code: FH82 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/FH82 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich (including optional placement year) 6 years part-time Overview Having taught geography for over 40 years, Coventry University is ranked as the 10th best university in the UK for ‘Geography and environmental studies’ in the Guardian University Guide 2020.

We offer a common first year across two of our geography degrees (BA and BSc), ensuring students will be introduced to the breadth of the discipline of geography. Both degrees have field trips as integral components, located here in the UK and overseas.

The geography and natural hazards course applies geographical knowledge to the study of natural hazards, such as volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, wildfires, tropical cyclones and flooding. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the processes responsible for these hazards, which affect millions of people each year.

Typically, our graduates seek work with local authorities, government agencies, utility companies, research institutes, charitable organisations, field test centres and consultancies.

Alternatively, they may progress to MSc or PGCE studies.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Earth surface environments • • • Geosystems • • • A globalising world • • People and place • • Fundamentals of geographical research • • Introductory academic skills for geography • • • Introductory professional skills for geography • • • Human geography of natural hazards • • • Fundamentals of geology • Year 2: Society, culture and space • Shop ’til you drop: geographies of consumption • Development, culture and change • Fieldwork and research applications • • • Extended academic and professional skills for geography • • • Academic and professional skills for geography – futures • • • Biogeography and environmental change • Climate change: the science and symptoms • Rivers and coasts • Geohazards • Hydrometrological hazards • Geotechnics and construction for natural hazards • Optional modules • • • Final year: Individual projects • • • International fieldwork • • • Living on the edge: geographies of marginalisation • Advanced academic and professional skills in geography • • • Academic and professional skills in geography – the next step • • • Academic and professional skills for geography – futures • Applied geomorphology: theory and practice • Natural hazard management • Optional modules • • • Key • Geography BA (Hons) • Geography BSc (Hons) • Geography and Natural Hazards BSc (Hons) Accreditation Geography BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) are accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) until June 2023, for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and professional attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.

The university’s accreditation with RGS shall be up for renewal in June 2023. Whilst the university hopes and anticipates that any renewal would be successful, if the renewal were to be unsuccessful, this course would no longer be accredited and we would notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements.

Please check our website for further information.

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The lecturers at Coventry University are really amazing and helpful. They always encourage us and will assist us in any way. You can always go to them and they are really approachable.

Narysse Palmer Geography and Natural Hazards BSc (Hons) 23

Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Course information Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons) UCAS code: K240 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/K240 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich (including optional placement year) 5 years part-time Overview The quantity surveying role has been growing in importance for a number of years and is now seen as one of the key roles in the delivery of successful construction projects. This is due to a strong growth in the built environment as a whole and in particular in the importance placed on financial and legal management within the sector.

In response to these reported skills shortages, this course has been developed with the aim of providing you with the necessary skills, training and knowledge to work in a range of roles including professional and contractor quantity surveyor, commercial manager and project manager in sectors relating to the land, property and infrastructure industries.

As an accredited degree, the course leads to an industry recognised and approved qualification. Coventry University is also ranked 4th in the UK for ‘Building and town and country planning’ in the Guardian University University Guide 2020.

Our modern simulation centre allows us to provide you with not only theoretical knowledge and skills but also develop the ability to apply this knowledge to realistic industrial situations from within a safe environment.

Our graduates have found employment in private practices, contracting organisations, commercial organisations and local/ central government, regionally, nationally and internationally. They work with companies such as Mace, Galliford Try, Balfour Beatty plc, Lain O’ Rourke, Barrett Home Ltd, Watts Construction Ltd and BAM Construction.

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Indicative course structure Year 1: Project design skills Domestic building science and services Domestic construction technology Construction materials Construction industry practice Land and building surveying Building project Group project Year 2: Law for construction professionals Commercial construction technology Construction industry practice Commercial building science and services Project administration Quantity surveying measurement Building project Group project Final year: Contract management Group project Research dissertations Construction finance and value management Commercial management Accreditation This is an accredited course leading to membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Additional costs may apply.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) until 2023, having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications will have full academic exemption and, once they have gained three to five years’ relevant work experience, may enter CIOB membership as an applicant to progress towards Chartered Membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.

The university’s accreditation with professional bodies for each course is subject to regular review and renewal. Whilst the university hopes and anticipates that any renewal would be successful, if the renewal were to be unsuccessful, courses relating to such accreditation would no longer be accredited and we would notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

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Coventry University provides you with all the resources you will ever need to tackle this course, it’s just a matter of how well you can utilise these to benefit your coursework.

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Next steps Open days University Open Days include presentations, campus and accommodation tours, advice, workshops and the opportunity to sample our activity-led learning approach.

For upcoming dates and to book your place, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/opendays You can also take an online virtual tour by visiting www.coventry.ac.uk/virtualtour

Drop-in events and student-led tours Our afternoon drop-in events are a good option if you’re pushed for time. You will have the opportunity to meet staff and students and ask any questions you may have.

Our weekday student-led tours average around 90 minutes and give you a student’s perspective on the university and their own experience.

To book your tour, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/campusvisits

International students

How to apply

We understand that it’s often not possible for international students to come and visit us at one of our open days.

Please check the individual course web pages listed in this brochure for detailed information about course entry requirements.

Our online virtual tour is designed to give you a taste of what Coventry has to offer.

For details on how to apply, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/ugapplynow

Please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/virtualtour

Flying Start Our Flying Start scheme offers some great resources and experiences, to meet the needs of your specific course, at no extra cost.

For more details, visit www.coventry.ac.uk/flying-start

Scholarships and bursaries If you are a truly outstanding candidate, we may be able to offer you a Coventry University Scholarship. The faculty may also have scholarships and bursaries available for students.

For more information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/scholarships

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The best thing about my course is the variation of the modules taught. One minute you’re building something on computer software, then another minute you’re learning about how to survey land and the components of a building.

Damilola Ola Construction Management BSc (Hons)

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