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Theology, Philosophy & Religion with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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12Oct
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15Nov
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22Nov
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Course summary

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course. Explore big ideas and real-world questions with a BA (Hons) Theology, Philosophy and Religion at Canterbury Christ Church University. Investigate life’s meaning, belief systems, identity, ethics, and truth, whilst developing essential skills for careers in a variety of sectors. What you’ll learn

  • Scrutinise the beliefs, practices, and impact of world religions in modern society.
  • Debate ethical and philosophical questions around identity, justice, and truth.
  • Explore Canterbury’s rich spiritual history through immersive local study.
  • Develop communication, digital, and research skills for real-world impact.
  • Engage with faith groups and communities to understand religion in public life.
You’ll study in a city shaped by centuries of spiritual and philosophical thought. You'll explore Canterbury’s sacred spaces, local communities, and historical archives as you engage with a wide range of perspectives from global faiths, contemporary philosophy, and political ethics. This course will equip you with key skills and competencies for life, work, and peacebuilding in an increasingly diverse religious world. You’ll graduate with a sound understanding of contemporary religious identities, critical awareness of how to navigate and positively change a world shaped by religion and spirituality, and practical strategies to meaningfully contribute to society. Through discussion, debate, and hands-on learning, you’ll gain the confidence to explore religious diversity, tackle moral complexity, and contribute to conversations that matter locally and globally. Location This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/theology-philosophy-and-religion-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

Course code:
V611
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

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

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £5760 Year 1
Northern Ireland £5760 Year 1
Scotland £5760 Year 1
Wales £5760 Year 1
Channel Islands £5760 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £5760 Year 1
EU £15500 Year 1
International £15500 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. The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 onwards, our undergraduate home tuition fees for subsequent years of study are expected to be £9,535. 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 2025/26 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 2025/26 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Theology, Philosophy & Religion with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS