University of Canterbury Christ Church, details of Canterbury Christ Church university
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Canterbury Christ Church
University ranking
- 2010 107
- 2009 =90
- 2008 85
History
- Teacher Training College founded by Church of England in 1962; wider range of undergraduate and NHS-related programmes introduced later.
- Gained taught degree awarding powers in 1995.
- Full university status awarded in August 2005 and the Archbishop of Canterbury installed as Chancellor.
Location and Transport
- North Holmes Campus and other locations in Canterbury city centre; railway stations, bus/coach terminus, roads to London and ports.
- Other campuses are the Medway Campus (part of Universities at Medway), Broadstairs Campus, Salomons, near Tunbridge Wells and University Centre, Folkestone, a partnership with the University of Greenwich.
Accommodation
- Catered halls: minimum standard room £80 per week, plus £32.40 for ‘smart card’ meals; maximum £85 per week, plus £32.40 smart card.
- Minimum cost per week in self-catering halls/houses £80; maximum £96.
- More information about accommodation at Canterbury Christ Church University is available here.
Entry standards
- Between 160-260 UCAS points.
- Average 200 UCAS points.
- Further details about entry standards are available here.
In receipt of full Maintenance Grant: £840 (2008); £860 (2009)
In receipt of partial Maintenance Grant: £520 (2008); £535 (2009)
- Tuition fees (2009): £3,225.
- Placement year and year abroad tuition fee (2009): £1,610.
- Six Sport Scholarships valued at £2,000 a year and 7 scholarships of £500 a year.
- Music Scholarships valued at £25–1,500 a year.
- Eligibility for bursaries to be assessed using UUK/SLC model bursary scheme (HEBSS).
- For more information on bursaries and scholarships at Canterbury Christ Church, click here.
Student mix
- 65% women: 35% men.
- 95% home: 5% overseas.
- 97% state: 3% public school.
- Applications to places ratio 9:2.
Course flexibility
- An extensive combination of courses can be studied via a general modular scheme.
- Some courses can be studied at a choice of campuses.
- UK’s first online teacher training programme (iTeach) launched in 2007.
Teaching standards
- The mission of Canterbury Christ Church University is to deliver excellent academic and professional education. The university was last audited by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in May 2005 when it received the highest level of approval, and was therefore judged to possess rigorous mechanisms for the management of the quality of learning opportunities available to students and to be using these effectively and consistently.
- In 2003, the QAA was contracted by the Department of Health (England), in partnership with the professional bodies, to undertake a major review of all Healthcare Programmes offered by English universities. The university was reviewed in 2005, and reports on different areas of its activity were published in December 2005 and March 2006. Once again the university received the highest level of approval and in both reports its healthcare programmes were commended in all three elements of quality of learning opportunities.
- In addition, the university undertakes its own internal reviews of programmes and departments to ensure quality and the continual development and enhancement of all its provision.
- The Management and Quality Assurance of the university's primary and secondary initial teacher education programmes has been awarded grade 1 (very good) assessments in recent inspections by Ofsted. The university's primary provision has the unique record of having been awarded the highest Ofsted grades in all inspections since 1996.
Research standards
- 3a in Theology, Education and History, 3b in Sports Science and Music in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise.
Academic strengths
- Largest centre of higher education in Kent for the public services, notably teacher training, health professions and policing.
- Broad range of postgraduate programmes and many continuing professional development opportunities.
- Excellent employability prospects for graduates, especially in relation to our strong focus on public services.
Student facilities, including Library and Computing
- Libraries on each campus. The Drill Hall Library is a shared facility on the Universities at Medway site.
- Over 268,000 books and 655 library study places.
- Internet access is free
- All students receive a 250-page print credit, worth £12.50, free of charge each academic year.
- 1,855 workstations available for general use.
Disability Services
Students’ Union
- Christ Church Students' Union is an inclusive and diverse representational body for the students of Canterbury Christ Church University, constantly adapting to the ever changing needs of our members, whilst inspiring students and enriching lives.
- CCSU exists as the voice of the student body, fighting for student rights and providing activities and entertainment to enhance the experience of both the traditional and non-traditional members.
- The Students' Union is very proud to provide over 40 Sports and Societies, with over 800 weekly active members participating. We have a varied entertainment and media program with the highlight being the Summer Ball in the final term. Previous acts appearing at the Ball has been; Girls Aloud, One Night Only, Wideboys, Radio 1 DJ's, The feeling, Blue and many more. More information about the union is available here.
- CCSU was one of the leading partners in gaining the first student led community FM Radio license, Canterbury Student Radio 97.4FM (CSR), now broadcasting live across Canterbury and online.
Sport
- Fully equipped gymnasium and four tennis courts at North Holmes Campus.
- St George’s Fitness Centre, Canterbury: comprehensive free weights training room, spacious gym area, a large multi-purpose exercise studio and treatment room providing a range of therapies.
- Stodmarsh Playing Fields: one rugby football and four football pitches, one lacrosse pitch, changing and showering facilities.
- More information about sport at Canterbury Christ Church University is available here.
Recent/prospective new builds
- University Centre Folkestone, in partnership with the University of Greenwich, offers Performing Arts and Visual Arts.
- Opening 2009, partnership with local school, Christ Church Sports Centre, Canterbury, will include sports hall, badminton courts, fitness centre and studio.
- Opening 2009, Augustine House, Canterbury. Major development includes integrated library, learning resource centre and student support facilities. More details are available here.
Availability of part-time work
- Job shop and related web pages carry local vacancies for students available to work up to 15 hours per week.
For further information
- www.canterbury.ac.uk
- admissions@canterbury.ac.uk
- Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1QU
- +44(0)1227 767700
- Travel and maps
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