Canterbury Christ Church University is an esteemed institute located in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. Founded in 1962 by the Church of England, it has been serving teaching of the sublime standard for more than 62 years. In 2005, it gained its university status and formed its current name. It is a member of the Cathedrals Group and MillionPlus.

CCCU offers over 290 undergraduate courses, 98 postgraduate courses, and numerous attractive scholarships for its international students. It is the largest educational institute in the southeast of England. The university is among the top universities, and Ofsted ranked it ‘outstanding’ for teacher training.

It is an extensive, diverse community with more than 18,000 students from more than 100 countries and more than 2,700 international students. CCCU has been ranked first in the UK for graduate employment. It is among the exalted Gold Tier universities. Its main campus lies in the beautiful city of Canterbury. The transportation routes are pretty flexible in this city.

Canterbury Christ Church University states that its mission is to pursue excellence in education and research; inspired by its Church of England foundation, they are passionate about transforming individuals, creating knowledge, and enriching communities to build sustainable futures.

History can be traced back to 1962, when the Church of England formed the Canterbury Christ Church College (CCCC). In 1976, the institute launched its first non-teaching degree, a BA in Religious Studies.

In 1995, the institution was granted the authority by the Privy Council to provide its own degrees for taught courses, and the institute’s name was changed to Canterbury Christ Church University College. In 2005, the college was granted its university status and became Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU).

Canterbury Christ Church University holds accreditation from many professional bodies. Some of them are:

1. Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
2. Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs)
3. Royal Society of Biology
4. Department of Education (DfE)

Canterbury Christ Church University is constantly investing in its facilities to ensure that the students get the most at this university.

1. The two new buildings at the Canterbury Campus took a whopping amount of £150 million.
2. The Daphne Oram creative arts building consists of the latest digital facilities that will have an immense impact on the UK economy.
3. The institute comprises the Verena Holmes Building, which is a multi-million-pound facility that will be focused on innovation and research.
4. There is a modern bar, social spaces, music events, a cinema screen, and more on the Hub.
5. The Drill Hall library was part of the historic Chatham dockyards. It is considered to be the longest library in Europe.
6. There are more than 130,000 books and journals, 400 computers and 100 netbooks/laptops, training rooms, discussion spaces, and more.
7. The institute has invested in some career-specific facilities to help students develop specialist industry skills, including hospital wards, psychology labs, SportsLab, film, TV and media facilities, performing arts spaces, and more.
8. It has 6 on-campus and 4 off-campus indoor sports facilities.
9. CCCU has 6 on-campus and 20 off-campus outdoor sports facilities.

Foundation

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Animal Science
3. Applied Criminology and Forensic Investigation
4. Archaeology
5. Biochemistry and Genetics
6. Biomedical Engineering
7. Biomedical Science
8. Bioscience
9. Business Information Systems
10. Business Management
11. Chemical Engineering
12. Commercial Music
13. Computer Forensics and Security
14. Computer Science
15. Computing
16. Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring
17. Creative and Professional Writing
18. Creative Music Production and Technology
19. Data Computing Intelligence
20. Early Childhood Studies
21. Education Studies
22. English Literature
23. Events Management
24. Film Production
25. Food Science and Nutrition
26. Forensic Investigation
27. Games Design
28. General Engineering
29. Geography
30. Graphic Design
31. Health
32. Health & Lifestyle Science
33. History
34. Human Biology
35. Human Resource Management
36. International Foundation Programme
37. International Hospitality Management
38. International Relations (with Foundation Year)
39. International Tourism and Hospitality Management
40. International Tourism Management
41. Law
42. Law with Business
43. Marketing
44. Mechanical Engineering
45. Mechanical Engineering (Advance Manufacture)
46. Mechanical Engineering (Building Services)
47. Media and Communications
48. Performing Arts
49. Photography
50. Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science
51. Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport
52. Plant Science
53. Politics and International Relations
54. Product Design Engineering
55. Psychology
56. Psychology (Clinical & Forensic)
57. Public Health
58. Sociology
59. Software Engineering
60. Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Studies
61. Sport and Exercise Science
62. Sport Coaching
63. Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
64. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science

Undergraduate

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year)
3. Accounting and Finance (with Placement Year)
4. Adult Nursing
5. Animal Science
6. Animal Science (with Foundation Year)
7. Applied Criminology
8. Applied Criminology (Criminal Investigation)
9. Applied Criminology (Interpersonal Violence)
10. Applied Criminology (Policing)
11. Applied Criminology (Terrorism & Political Violence)
12. Applied Criminology (with Foundation Year)
13. Applied Criminology and Forensic Investigation
14. Applied Criminology and Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year)
15. Archaeology
16. Archaeology (with Foundation Year)
17. Biochemistry and Genetics
18. Biochemistry and Genetics (with Foundation Year)
19. Biomedical Engineering
20. Biomedical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
21. Biomedical Science
22. Biomedical Science (3 Years)
23. Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) (4 Years)
24. Biomedical Science (with Work Placement)
25. Biomedical Science (with Work Placement) (4 Years)
26. Bioscience
27. Bioscience (with Foundation Year)
28. Business Information Systems
29. Business Information Systems (with Foundation Year)
30. Business Information Systems (with Work Placement)
31. Business Management
32. Business Management (with Foundation Year)
33. Business Management (with Work Placement)
34. Business Management at London South East Colleges
35. Chemical Engineering (3 Years)
36. Chemical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
37. Child Nursing
38. Child Nursing (with Foundation Year)
39. Child Nursing (with Work Placement)
40. Childhood Studies (Top - Up)
41. Childhood Studies (with SEN, Top Up)
42. Commercial Music
43. Commercial Music (with Foundation Year)
44. Computer Forensics and Security
45. Computer Forensics and Security (with Foundation Year)
46. Computer Science
47. Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
48. Computer Science (with Work Placement)
49. Computing
50. Computing (with Foundation Year)
51. Computing (with Work Placement)
52. Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring
53. Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring (with Foundation Year)
54. Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime
55. Creative and Professional Writing
56. Creative and Professional Writing (with Foundation Year)
57. Creative Music Production and Technology
58. Creative Music Production and Technology (with Foundation Year)
59. Criminal Investigation
60. Dance Education
61. Data Computing Intelligence
62. Data Computing Intelligence (with Foundation Year)
63. Data Computing Intelligence (with Work Placement)
64. Diagnostic Radiography
65. Digital Media
66. Early Childhood Studies
67. Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year)
68. Economics and Finance
69. Education Studies
70. Education Studies (with Foundation Year)
71. English Literature
72. English Literature (with Foundation Year)
73. Events Management
74. Events Management (with Foundation Year)
75. Film Production
76. Film Production (with Foundation Year)
77. Food Science and Nutrition
78. Food Science and Nutrition (with Foundation Year)
79. Forensic Investigation
80. Forensic Investigation (Criminal Investigation)
81. Forensic Investigation (Interpersonal Violence)
82. Forensic Investigation (Policing)
83. Forensic Investigation (Terrorism and Political Violence)
84. Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year)
85. Games Design
86. Games Design (with Foundation Year)
87. General Engineering
88. General Engineering (with Foundation Year)
89. Geography
90. Geography (with Foundation Year)
91. Graphic Design
92. Graphic Design (with Foundation Year)
93. Health (with Foundation Year)
94. Health & Lifestyle Science (with Foundation Year)
95. Health and Lifestyle Science
96. Healthcare Practice
97. History
98. History (with Foundation Year)
99. Human Biology
100. Human Biology (with Foundation Year)
101. Human Resource Management
102. Human Resource Management (with Foundation Year)
103. Human Resource Management (with Work Placement)
104. International Hospitality Management
105. International Hospitality Management (with Foundation Year)
106. International Relations
107. International Tourism and Hospitality Management
108. International Tourism and Hospitality Management (with Foundation Year)
109. International Tourism Management
110. International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)
111. Law
112. Law (with Foundation Year)
113. Law with Business
114. Law with Business (with Foundation Year)
115. Law with Criminology
116. Law with Finance
117. Law with Forensic Investigation
118. Law with History
119. Law with International Relations
120. Law with Politics
121. Law with Sociology
122. Marketing
123. Marketing (with Foundation Year)
124. Marketing (with Work Placement)
125. Mechanical Engineering
126. Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
127. Media and Communications
128. Media and Communications (with Foundation Year)
129. Medicine
130. Mental Health & Wellbeing
131. Mental Health Nursing
132. Musical Theatre
133. Occupational Therapy
134. Operating Department Practice
135. Paramedic Science
136. Performing Arts
137. Performing Arts (with Foundation Year)
138. Photography
139. Photography (with Foundation Year)
140. Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science
141. Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
142. Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport (Top Up)
143. Physiotherapy
144. Plant Science
145. Plant Science (with Foundation Year)
146. Politics
147. Politics and International Relations
148. Politics and International Relations (with Foundation Year)
149. Primary Education (QTS)
150. Primary Education with Mathematics Specialism (QTS)
151. Product Design Engineering
152. Product Design Engineering (4 Years)
153. Product Design Engineering (with Foundation Year)
154. Professional Policing
155. Psychology
156. Psychology (Clinical & Forensic)
157. Psychology (Clinical & Forensic) (with Foundation Year)
158. Psychology (Sport and Exercise)
159. Psychology (with Foundation Year)
160. Public Health
161. Public Health (with Foundation Year)
162. Public Health and Arts
163. Public Health and Business Management
164. Public Health and Digital Marketing
165. Public Relations and Media
166. Social Work
167. Sociology
168. Sociology (with Foundation Year)
169. Software Engineering
170. Software Engineering (3 Years)
171. Software Engineering (with Foundation Year)
172. Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Studies
173. Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Studies (with Foundation Year)
174. Sport and Exercise Science
175. Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
176. Sport Coaching
177. Sport Coaching (with Foundation Year)
178. Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
179. Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year)
180. Theology
181. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science
182. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science (with Foundation Year)

Postgraduate

1. Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology
2. Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology with Robotics
3. Applied and Forensic Linguistics
4. Applied Clinical Psychology
5. Applied Exercise and Health Science
6. Applied Linguistics
7. Arts, Health and Performance
8. Career Development
9. Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
10. Clinical Reporting
11. Counter Terrorism and Security
12. Creative & Critical Writing
13. Creative and Cultural Industries
14. Crime, Justice & Society
15. Criminal Investigation
16. Criminology and Criminal Psychology
17. Cybersecurity Technology
18. Data Intelligence
19. Early Childhood Education
20. Education
21. English Literature
22. Event and Tourism Management
23. Film and Media Production
24. Forensic and Investigative Psychology
25. Further Education
26. Games Design
27. Global Public Health
28. Healthcare Practice
29. Healthcare Practice (1 Year)
30. Healthcare Practice (Community and Primary Care route)
31. Healthcare Practice (Neonatal)
32. Heritage
33. Intercultural Communication
34. International Business
35. International Business (Extended)
36. International Business and Law
37. International Hospitality Management
38. International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS)
39. Internet of Things Engineering
40. MBA (Collaborative Leadership)
41. MBA (International)
42. Media, Communications and PR
43. Medicine, Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care
44. Medieval and Early Modern Studies
45. Mental Health & Wellbeing
46. Mental Health Nursing
47. Modern History
48. MRI General Investigations
49. Musculoskeletal
50. Musculoskeletal and Adult Chest
51. Musculoskeletal and MRI General Investigations
52. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
53. Music
54. Nursing: Adult or Mental Health
55. Physician Associate Studies
56. Primary (QTS)
57. Primary with Mathematics (QTS)
58. Psychology
59. Psychology - Distance Learning
60. Religion and the Common Good
61. School Based (School Direct)
62. Secondary (QTS)
63. Security & International Relations
64. Social Work
65. Sound Design for Film, TV and Interactive Media
66. Special Educational Needs and Inclusion
67. Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting or School Nursing)
68. Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Dyslexia
69. Speech and Language Therapy
70. Strength, Conditioning and Performance Science
71. Surgery (Aesthetic Facial Surgery)
72. Surgery (Minimally Invasive Facial Aesthetics)
73. Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
74. Surgery (Ophthalmology)
75. Surgery (Otorhinolaryngology)
76. Surgery (Regenerative Orthopaedics and Reconstruction)
77. Surgery (Urology)
78. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
79. Visual Communication

Research

1. Business and Management, Tourism, Hospitality and Events
2. Creative and Performing Arts, Music and Media
3. Education, Childhood and Youth Studies
4. History, English, Linguistics, Theology
5. Law, Policing, and Criminal Justice
6. Medicine, Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care
7. Politics, International Relations, and Sociology
8. Psychology
9. Science, Information Technology, and Engineering
10. Sport and Exercise Science

Canterbury Christ Church University has three faculties. These are:

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education

1. School of Creative Arts and Industries
2. School of Humanities and Educational Studies
3. School of Teacher Education
4. Centre for Language and Linguistics

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care

1. School of Allied and Public Health Professions
2. School of Nursing
3. Institute of Medical Sciences

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Social Sciences

1. Christ Church Business School
2. School of Engineering, Technology and Design
3. School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences
4. School of Psychology and Life Sciences

Canterbury Christ Church University has some of the most exalted staff. These include:

1. Justin Welby (Chancellor)
2. Professor Rama Thirunamachandran, OBE DL (Vice-Chancellor and Principal)
3. Professor Mike Weed (Senior Pro Vice-Chancellor)
4. Professor Mohamed Abdel-Maguid (Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement)
5. Professor Jane Perry (Dean for Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care)
6. Dr Lynnette Turner (Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Education)
7. David Leah (Chief Finance and Operating Officer)
8. Simon Gwynne (Chief Estates Officer)
9. Margaret Ayers (Chief People Officer)
10. Sarah Cockrill (Chief Information Officer)

Canterbury Christ Church University’s student life is pretty amazing, as Canterbury City has a lot to offer.

1. Canterbury's mediaeval cobbled streets are filled with modern cafes, bars, restaurants, clubs, three cinemas, two theatres, museums, and more.
2. There is a lot to explore in Turner Contemporary and Dreamland Margate, which takes about 1 hour from London and 20 minutes from the beach.
3. The Canterbury campus lies on a renowned World Heritage Site, sharing the space with Canterbury Cathedral and the ancient St. Augustine's Abbey.
4. The city hosts local festivals, including Pride Canterbury and the International Canterbury Festival.
5. The city is currently celebrating its 12th year of holding a Purple Flag award, indicating the city has a safe, diverse, and exciting night out.

1. Undergraduate: 82%
2. Postgraduate: 18%
3. Full-time students: 81%
4. Part-time students: 19%
5. UK students: 83%
6. EU students: 2%
7. International students: 15%
8. Female: 65%
9. Male: 35%

Canterbury Christ Church University’s buildings are close to the accommodation halls and study centres; therefore, students can walk to their desired locations.

1. The Canterbury campus is situated in the city and has flexible routes and many cycle paths.
2. Regular bus services are to be found at low cost and with student discounts.
3. There is a free regular bus shuttle service between the Canterbury campus and the Polo Farm sports centre.
4. By train, London is just an hour away, and by ferry or train, Europe is easily accessible.
5. The closest airport is Gatwick Airport, which is accessible by train and takes just an hour's drive.
6. The other airports in London are also nearby.

Self-catered accommodation costs £118- £167 per week

Canterbury Christ Church University’s accommodation provides maximum facilities to all students. CCCU has earned second place for accommodation in the southeast of England, according to WhatUni 2024.

1. The university provides guaranteed admission for the new first-year students.
2. All the accommodations have Wi-Fi and 24/7 stringent security. An emergency call is just a phone call away.
3. All the bills and insurance are included in your rent.
4. The institute has accommodation available in Canterbury and Medway, with modern and spacious rooms and en suite options.
5. Most accommodation halls are within a 10-minute walk from campus and the town centre and 15 minutes away from Parham Road.
6. There is a fully equipped kitchen and dining areas, including a microwave, kettle, and toaster, furnished with a sofa and dining table and chairs.
7. Laundry service is available on the North Holmes Campus.

Canterbury Christ Church University offers a variety of activities for students. Some of them are:

1. Basketball
2. Netball
3. Badminton
4. Volleyball
5. Hockey
6. Tennis
7. Cricket
8. Climbing walls
9. Football
10. Rugby
11. Artificial hockey

Canterbury Christ Church University has partnerships with some of the most esteemed organisations. These include:

1. Aegean College
2. Alexander College
3. Be Positive Education Centre (BPEC)
4. Elizabeth School of London
5. London School of Commerce
6. Madrid School of Marketing
7. Nanyang Institute of Management
8. Saegis Campus
9. The City School
10. Westford University College

Canterbury Christ Church University’s research is currently addressing some of the most crucial problems that the world is facing. More than 61 percent of the research is either world-leading or internationally excellent. The research centres of the institute are given below:

1. NICER
2. Sidney De Haan Research Centre
3. SPEAR
4. LASAR

Fee range for international students: £15,500-£20,000 per annum.

Canterbury Christ Church University provides a vast number of generous scholarships for international students willing to study in England, making their costs more reasonable.

Here are some of the scholarships that the university is currently offering for international students.

1. Sports Scholarship
2. Career Development Fund
3. Chapel Choir Scholarship
4. Instrumental/Vocal Scholarship
5. Sanctuary Scholarship

Canterbury Christ Church University has some notable alumni. These include:

1. Steve Backshall (naturalist, explorer, presenter, and writer)
2. Rob Beckett (comedian)
3. Kate Blewett (producer and director with the BBC)
4. Phil Gallagher (children's TV presenter)
5. Abdulrazak Gurnah (winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature)
6. Jon Holmes (writer, script editor, and presenter)
7. Joel Hopkins (BAFTA award-winning film writer-director)
8. Geraldine McCaughrean (children's author)
9. Dorothée Munyaneza (actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer)

There is a dedicated Careers and Enterprise team that will help you achieve your future goals with enormous support. The Careers and Enterprise Hub can help you with:

1. Planning your future
2. CV, application and supporting statements
3. Interview Preparation
4. Getting part-time work (Unitemps)
5. Securing an internship or work placement
6. Further study
7. Working for yourself.
8. Writing cover letters
9. Understanding how to gain relevant skills for your career
10. Developing your CV

1. CCCU has received a silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and outcomes for our students.
2. The institute has won WhatUni regional awards.
3. The institute has been recognised with the Athena Swan Bronze award for its commitment to promoting gender equality.
4. CCCU has been ranked in the top 15 of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 International category.

1. 114th in the Times University Guide 2024
2. 120th in the Guardian University Guide 2024
3. 1001-1200th in QS World University Rankings 2025
4. 47th in the Europe University Rankings - Northern Europe 2025
5. 489th in the Europe University Rankings 2025

CCCU University is located in Canterbury, England, UK. Canterbury is rich in history and is well known for its beautiful landscapes and gardens. The city has flexible transportation routes and has excellent vehicle and rail connections. It is home to the iconic Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which attracts a wide range of tourists every year. It also features middle-aged architecture sites, cobbled streets, and more. Since hills and countryside surround it, it offers a serene vibe. The city is close to seashore towns like Whitstable and Herne Bay.