Canterbury Christ Church University (CCU) is an Anglican new university in Canterbury Kent England Founded as a Church of England college for teaching training in 1962.
Key statistics
| Total UG Students | Total PG Students | International Student | Student Faculty Ratio |
| 13,115 | 2,935 | 17% | 16:3 |
The focus of its work is in the education of people going into public service. The university retains its status as a Church of England foundation. It is also known as England's "missionary university".
As well as being the largest centre of higher education in Kent for the public services – notably teacher training, health and social care and the emergency services – the university also offers academic and professional programmes, including credit-bearing higher education entry certificates, doctorates and research degrees. Policing and law courses have also been delivered both for UK and overseas law enforcement agencies. The university gives academic validation to ordination and post-ordination training courses for Anglican clergy delivered by the Canterbury and Rochester dioceses. . It also offers a wide range of courses in the arts and humanities, as well as social and applied sciences.
The university has developed rapidly since its inception and now has nearly 15,000 students based at campuses across Kent,in Canterbury, Broadstairs, Folkestone, Medway and Tunbridge Wells.The university is a modern, multicampus university. The main base ,Canterbury is situated in a world heritage site. Whichever campus you end up on, you'll always be handily placed for London, and the continent - plus it's right in the heart of the garden of England. The university is renowned for its friendly welcome and supportive community of students and staff, with an active student union and social scene.
It is a dynamic and innovative university, supporting all students to gain an outstanding education and enjoy an excellent student experience.
Notable Alumni
· Kate Blewett – award-winning producer and director with the BBC.
· Jon Holmes – writer, script editor and presenter.
· Geraldine McCaughrean – award-winning author.
· Jane Carter – Creative Director Music at BBC Worldwide.
· Joel Hopkins – BAFTA awardwinning film writer-director.
· Phil Gallagher – BAFTA-nominated performer, presenter, writer and puppeteer, best known for his role as CBeebies' Mister Maker.
· Ron Chakraborty – Executive Editor, Olympic Games, BBC Sport.
· Kevin Hughes – Entertainment reporter for the Global Radio Network.
· Andy Garland – Broadcaster and Producer, BBC Radio Kent.
· Bob Green OBE – former Head of Science and Technology, Police and Crime Standards Directorate, Home Office.
· Deanna Cooper – Defender, Chelsea Ladies Football Club.
· Grace Balsdon – Great Britain and England hockey player.
English Language Requirements
· All applicants for undergraduate courses will need a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Some courses require 6.5 or above.
· For postgraduate entry, all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
· Applicants to an International Foundation Year (EU) will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. The International Foundation Year is open to students who have enrolled on an undergraduate degree at the university with an additional Foundation Year in order to develop their English language skills and content knowledge to enable them to begin their degree in the following year.
· Six- and 10-week Pre-Sessional Courses in Academic English Skills are available for international students.
· The Academic English Service offers in-sessional English language support to non-native English language speakers.
Academic requirements
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CCCU Entry Point |
Minimum Qualification/Grade |
|---|---|
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Bachelor Degree |
Direct to CCCU: Successful completion of standard 12 th with 60% average and one further year of study |
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Masters Degree |
Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce degree of at least 3 years duration or Professional Degree (4 years+) |
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PhD |
Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce degree/ Professional Degree with Distinction/High First Class Degree/Exceptional grades |
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Master's degree |
Accommodation for International Students
· International students are guaranteed accommodation in their first year of study if they have firmly accepted an offer of a place and submit an application form by the relevant deadline.
· All accommodation is self-catering. The St George's Centre and the North Holmes campus in Canterbury city centre are close to campus food outlets. The university also offers Homestay accommodation. All Canterbury accommodation is within walking distance of the main university campus.
· Internet access is provided and there are 24-hour computer labs on the main campus in Canterbury. There is also an award-winning iBorrow service in the Augustine House library, where students can borrow laptops.
· Leases for university accommodation run for the full academic year, so students do not need to move out during the Christmas and Easter vacations.
· Accommodation is priced to suit a range of budgets according to the size, location and facilities available, and costs include the Internet, all utility bills and insurance.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP
As part of commitment to recognising academic excellence and achievement, the university will be offering an award of £1,500 per academic year, for up to three years of undergraduate study and two years of postgraduate studies.
There are numerous other scholarships. Please refer university website for detail qualifications required.
Other scholarships
You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.
