What to study and how to apply

There are so many courses available for you to study it can be difficult to know where to start. It is important you make the right choice, so here is some advice about how to select and apply for a course.
Advice and information. Our friendly team of Course Information Advisors are here to help you in deciding which course to study. They can provide you with detailed information to help you to choose the best course for your future. You can call in person to talk to an advisor or telephone (024) 7679 1627 or email courses@covcollege.ac.uk

Open Evenings

The College holds a number of open evenings during the year and they give you the ideal chance to visit the College, view our facilities and chat to course tutors. For dates please contact our Course Information Advisors on (024) 7679 1627 or 0800 616 202 or click on www.covcollege.ac.uk for details.

Applying for a course

The step-by-step approach below shows how the application process works at a glance, read on for further detail. If you are interested in a course, you first need to complete an application form. This does not fully commit you, but it does allow us to start making arrangements for you to come and talk to us. Although it helps to have your application in early remember it’s never too late to apply. Please note that some course areas, particular construction related courses are very popular and places are in high demand. If you are interested in this particular field an early application is recommended.

Every course has a recommended entry requirement, for example, four GCSEs at grade C including English and Maths. However, equivalent qualifications such as BTEC First Diploma are also acceptable. Entry requirements are guidelines only and we do not always base our decisions about course offers on qualifications or expected exam results alone. Your hobbies, interests and personal achievements are also of interest to us, which is why we ask you to outline them in your application form. During your interview the course tutor will use this information to assess your suitability for the course.

If you are accepted on the course with less than the recommended entry requirements, you may be required to take part in an additional programme of study. This will help you develop the skills needed to be successful on your course.

The Application Process

Once we receive your application form, you will receive an acknowledgement letter from us showing your application reference number. We will then invite you to come along to College for a short informal interview with the course tutor. If you are finding it difficult to choose a course that’s right for you please come and talk to us. We have experts on hand that will point you in the right direction so you can start on your course with confidence.

The Interview

At the interview, the tutor will tell you about the course and ask you some questions about your interests, career aspirations and likely examination results. You will be able to ask your own questions and take a look around the College. Parents and guardians are also welcome to come along. The tutor should be able to make you a conditional or unconditional offer at the interview however, if they advise you that you are better suited to an alternative course, you will be directed on what to do next. After the interview we will send you a letter confirming your offer. You will then be advised when to attend College to enrol on your chosen course.

Enrolment

Following your GCSE examination results you will be sent a letter inviting you to attend an enrolment day in late August, which is when you officially become a City College Coventry student. You will need to bring confirmation of your examination results and you will receive joining instructions telling you exactly where you need to go at the start of your course.