Canterbury Christ Church University

Overview

Established in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is a modern, multi-campus institution, with a reputation for delivering high quality education and professional training. The university has campuses and education centres based in Canterbury, Medway and Tunbridge Wells.

CCCU is one of only a handful of UK universities to be located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and supports a learning community of around 15,000 students, of which around 20% are postgraduate students.

The university offers a wide range of course options within their three academic Faculties:

• Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education
• Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care
• Faculty of Science, Engineering and Social Sciences

CCCU is a Church of England Foundation University that offers a diverse and multi-faith campus, welcoming students with different beliefs. The university runs a program of courses designed around critical current social issues and public service needs, as well as the latest and most relevant industry developments.

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), nearly 90% of the university’s research output was assessed as world-leading or internationally significant.

Postgraduate students are able to choose from a variety of taught subject options and research degrees.

Canterbury Christ Church University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“I have very much enjoyed my time at CCCU so far. I did my undergrad here some years ago and it seemed a natural choice to do my postgrad here too; and I am confident I made the right decision”

“So far so good. I studied here for one year about 10 years ago as well and enjoyed it then too. The new library facilities are second to none and the tutors and course leaders are helpful.”

“Wonderful tutors - care about what they teach, and us”