Duration:
2 weeks
Fees:
£1,545 (certificate only)
£1,845 (credit-bearing 3US/5ECTS/10CATS)
Qualification:
CPD/Short courses
Faculty:
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Summer Schools
Overview
In an increasingly competitive labour market, students who demonstrate international knowledge and understanding, and possess an international profile, are more employable. Global competencies such as cultural awareness, language skills, and personal adaptability are valued by employers.
International academic and cultural experiences can help broaden your horizons and allow discipline based academic theories to be compared with practice. In addition, it will also enable you to have greater confidence in assessing how business and trade is conducted in other countries.
Delivery date:
7 July - 20 July 2024
Course detail
Evidence suggests that employers are looking for candidates with a broad range of talents including, but not limited to; leadership, project management, negotiation skills, and intercultural communications. The module aim is to explore these topics further and build individual confidence, enabling each participant to operate more successfully in the global market.
Please note, there are two different costs for this course. The lower cost is certificate only (no assessment), whilst the higher cost is also credit-bearing, so that you can transfer the credit for the module to your home university. After successful completion of your course(s), you will receive a Summer Schools' certificate of attendance. Any credit transfer must be agreed with your home university. After your assessment goes through our standard marking procedure, you will receive a provisional letter of marks. After the academic boards, you will receive an official transcript letter from Coventry University in the autumn.
How will this course be taught
For more information on how the course will be taught, please see our FAQs.
Entry requirements
The Coventry University Global Summer School (hereby known as “the Programme”) is open to students, HE professionals and members of the public. In order to apply to the Programme, Coventry University, you must be aged 18 or above by the time that the course starts.
For all courses, we require a good level of English language skill in speaking, reading and writing. All courses are taught solely in English. The Global Summer School recommends a TOEFL overall score minimum of 35 and IELTS score minimum 5. If you do not have a valid (within 2 years) TOEFL/IELTS score, please take the English language test and send us your score for consideration.
If you have any questions around payment, laptop requirements and more you can consult our frequently asked questions page.
Accommodation Information
You’ll be staying in Coventry University student accommodation as part of your Global Summer School programme. The accommodation consists of a mix of 4 - 12 en-suite bedroom flats, with a shared kitchen. Located just 5-10 minutes from the University and close to supermarkets, restaurants, Coventry city centre, and other local amenities, our student accommodations are perfect for getting to know your new friends on the course.
Social activities
As part of your time with us you’ll have the opportunity to:
- explore London on a day trip
- participate in social and cultural activities
- visit a local company
- enjoy a welcome and farewell meal with the new friends you make on the course
- spend time with a university Student Ambassador, giving you the inside information on Coventry
- have free time to explore Coventry and the surrounding area on your own
