16Nov
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
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.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GN4F
- Institution code:
- C10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level - DDE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Scottish Higher
Please see our website for information
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees above are for the 2025/26 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2025/26.
In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): To be confirmed
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU