Business Information Systems with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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A number of our degrees are also offered with an additional foundation year (Year 0). Whether you are a school-leaver or someone considering returning to study but don’t have the entry requirements for your chosen subject, a foundation year course may be just what you’re looking for.**On successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will be able to:** Outline knowledge and execution of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to computing design and evaluation. ...Read more

A number of our degrees are also offered with an additional foundation year (Year 0). Whether you are a school-leaver or someone considering returning to study but don’t have the entry requirements for your chosen subject, a foundation year course may be just what you’re looking for.


On successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will be able to:

Outline knowledge and execution of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to computing design and evaluation. Recognise individual considerations in the field of computing in relation to various societal contexts: economic, legal, social, ethical, environmental, sustainability, equality, diversity, inclusivity, health and safety, commercial, legal and policy. Select from basic strategies and software tools to document/develop a computing problem in a systematic fashion and communicate solutions succinctly. Identify transferable skills for employment applied to a wide range of employment situations. Demonstrate effective communication, using discipline-specific vocabulary accurately to discuss ideas clearly, handling spelling, punctuation, grammar and numeracy accurately. 


Foundation Year entry:

A Levels: DDE; OR BTEC: MPP; OR ACCESS: Pass 45 Credits; OR 64 UCAS points minimum. English language for Level 0 - English Language Requirements - Canterbury Christ Church University as per CCCU Standard IELTS for UG Courses Those without formal qualifications may be considered on an individual basis. Those who do not meet the above qualification criteria, will be required to pass a formal interview conducted by UKMC. The interview process will be documented, and evidence of the decision shared with CCCU.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
38/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
109th
Business Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 84 = 16% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
16%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
86%
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DDE Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

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Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MPP Grades / Points required

Plus GCSE pass in English Language and Mathematics and at grade C or 4.

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Three A Levels at Grade DDE or Extended Diploma MPP. Plus, GCSE pass in English Language and Mathematics and at grade C or 4. Please see our website for informationhttps://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

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Plus GCSE pass in English Language and Mathematics and at grade C or 4.

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Computing
23%
Mathematics
21%
Information & Communication technology
18%
History
14%
Media Studies
13%
HESA
Business Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
46%
Sociology
17%
Economics
14%
English Literature
13%
History
13%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University , Canterbury

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has a rich history spanning over 60 years, with a strong reputation for offering courses...

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Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.4 miles away

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