Hi everyone, I'm just wondering if anyone knows how difficult it is to get accepted into Coventry's transportation program? Is it easier than say, Art Center?
Hi Kevin, i am a graduate from Coventry University. I am a domestic candidate, i.e i applied from the UK. I had to do an Art Foundation course to prepare me for the BA, which was 1 year long. However, as an oversaeas applicant, your chances are much higher, i believe because of your higher tuition fee's ;0) Best thing to do is get in touch, and start the process. Good Luck, Gio
yeah, get "in touch" with the school. i cant say if this works but i am working with a councelor from art center and hes pointing me in the direction i need to go to get in. and when you go to apply, they know you want it and are willing to do what they say to get in
I graduated from Cov a few years ago and found it really easy to get into. Im from england and applied straight from sixth form (A levels). They sent out a pack describing a series of potential products/cars, and I had to choose one of the briefs and send back a design solution with some development work, and I got an offer straight from that. Simple.
I know some people had to do the same, and also have an interview after, and some people only had interviews, I guess they decide what process to do based on your subjects and grades.
There is a cheeky backdoor into the course which some people take advantage of, Im not sure if the rules are still the same but a few years ago if you completed the 1 year foundation course at Cov they had to guarantee you a place on one of their art & design courses (which includes transport design).
Ive heard the foundation course is very helpful to go on anyway, even if you can get in straight away.
Yep really easy to get in. It takes a bit of guts to finish though, it might not be what everyone is expecting. I expect its probably easier if you dont party all the time.
I am an industrial designer, with 4+ years of experience in an automotive company. I have a great passion for Vehicle Design and want to take my career further by doing Masters in Transportation design. I have received confirmation from Coventry University and Northumbria University for MA Transportation Dsign.
I could not get through UMEA, whereas Art Center, CCS and RCA were too expensive.
While doing further research on this topic, I came across some really negative reviews about Coventry, like- high student to teacher ratio, lack of a dedicated tutor, just two clay modellers for all the students, inappropriate paintbooth facilities etc. Lack of good industry connections other than Jaguar and Land Rover.
I want to ask everyone, if Coventry is finally trying to make changes in their resources and facilities to shed this negative image created in the past. Is Coventry prepared to take on the future competition from other colleges?
I also want to know, how is the Course module of MA Automotive design in coventry as compared to other good colleges. Are they preparing students for future transportation design challenges or is it just styling.
If any one knows anything at all on this topic, then please let me know at the earliest because I have to deposit my fee to reserve my place, in a couple of days.
