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Software Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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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.

Course summary

Bridge the gap between technology and business innovation with a degree in Business Information Technology. Learn how to use technology to drive business success and build the skills top employers are looking for in digital transformation, IT strategy, and tech-driven entrepreneurship. Whether you’re aspiring to be a digital lead in an organisation or build your own tech-driven enterprise, this IT and business degree will prepare you for a thriving future. What you’ll learn

  • Develop the skills to design and develop IT systems to solve real-world problems.
  • Master digital strategy as you grasp how to adopt new technologies, research their impacts, build a business case.
  • Opt to do a placement year between years 2 and 3 to gain first-hand industry experience. You can choose this option once you've joined us and we'll support you throughout.
  • Collaborate across teams by working with specialists in a variety of areas.
  • Analyse the requirements for new or replacement digital systems and gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing them.
Throughout your studies, you’ll develop your understanding of how an organisation, its people, and its technology can improve business sustainability. Through group study and agile style working, you’ll learn how to create IT solutions, solving problems sourced from industry. This digital transformation course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a wide range of tech careers, from business analysis and IT consultancy to digital project management and beyond. Specialist facilities You'll study in our multimillion-pound Verena Holmes building with direct access to four extensive computing labs equipped with up-to-date technology, virtual reality facilities, and a makerspace where you can collaborate on projects with other students. You’ll gain real-world experience through projects provided by companies across the region. We are one of a few universities that follow the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) approach to problem solve computing issues. Developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it enables you to learn in a practical, hands-on way to find creative solutions to challenges faced by industry.

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/software-engineering-with-foundation-year

How to apply

14Jan

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

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

You will also need GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above to study this course.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/entry-requirements

Student Outcomes

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60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17000 Year 1
International £17000 Year 1

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

Home (UK) Fees: Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government. Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year onwards. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Software Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS