International Pathway Programmes

International Pathway Programmes (opens new window) have been designed for students who do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry to their preferred Coventry University undergraduate or postgraduate course. It aims to help you to achieve the academic and/or English grades you require to study at university.

The course portfolio consists of International Foundation Year (IFY), International Year One (IY1), and Master Qualifying Programme (MQP).

Enrolment

Enrolment opens around 2 - 3 weeks before the teaching starts. As an International Pathway student, you must be enrolled by the first day of teaching:

November – Monday 6 November 2023

January – Monday 8 January 2024

March – Monday 4 March 2024

April - Monday 29 April 2024

June - Monday 24 June 2024

Teaching Location

If you are based in Coventry, you will be studying in Priory Building and Mile Lane Buildings.

If you are based in London, (opens new window) you will be studying in the CU London (Greenwich) campus.

If you are not sure which class you should attend, access your timetable or e-mail:

timetabling.cuc@coventry.ac.uk (Coventry students) or timetabling.cul@coventry.ac.uk (London students).

Aula

Your teaching materials will be available on Aula, a mobile-first, interactive teaching and learning environment which is at the heart of your learning experience whether you are studying remotely, on-campus, or a blend of both. Use the link to find out more about how to use Aula.

As an international student, you will have temporary access to Aula through the Welcome Portal and once your enrolment is fully completed your access will be permanent.

Student Portal

You can use our Student Portal (opens new window) to access information about student welfare, registry, support services, and library services.

During your first year you can access all the information you need on the relevant links below:

Coventry - CU Coventry Student Portal (opens new window)

London – CU London Campus Student Portal (opens new window)

International Student Support

We understand that moving to a different country can be a difficult time for students. International Student Support is here to help you with any pastoral or study-related immigration issues.

English Class Support

You have a dedicated Student Handbook (SHBK) for your English module(s) to help orientate you to the programme and to support your learning as you progress through your course. You will find the SHBK on the Aula page for your English module(s). The SHBK also has guidance for IT platforms such as OneDrive and Microsoft Teams (if required).

Student Services

· Registry is the administrative hub of the University and we oversee a wide range of aspects of your academic and student life.

· Digital Services is the central support department that provides all of the University's ICT services and facilities.

· For useful tips on Office 365 and Aula, you can view our blog. (opens new window)

· The Customer Experience Team are a friendly team of advisors, ready to welcome you throughout your student journey and are based at our Coventry and London campuses.

· The Library can be found at our Coventry and London campuses and has a huge range of resources, both electronic and print, to help you study and prepare for assessments.

· Our Welfare Team in Coventry and London provide support for physical, psychological, and emotional health and wellbeing.

· The Talent Team aims to provide you with professional careers and employability support throughout your journey with us.

· The Disability Team provides individualised advice and guidance from the application stage to graduation and is based at our Coventry and London (opens new window) campuses.