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Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent:
Canterbury Christ Church University, located in Kent in the South East of England, is the largest centre of higher education in Kent for the public services - notably teacher training, policing and health and social care. Originally opened in 1962 as a teacher training college, it has grown from 650 students to well over 14000 studying programmes across 4 faculties of Arts & Humanities, Business & Sciences, Education and Health &Social Care.

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We are one of the UK's top providers of Primary Teacher Education in the university sector and recent external assessments of teaching and learning activities resulted in 15 subjects being awarded a rating equivalent to 'excellent'. In a recent survey of UK higher education institutions, the Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE) placed Canterbury Christ Church joint 14th for student employability and 35th for average graduate earnings out of 162. The University has campuses across Kent in Canterbury, Broadstairs, Tunbridge Wells and Chatham.

Studying at Canterbury Christ Church University means studying in a safe and friendly environment, with a welcoming atmosphere and strong community spirit. Whichever of our five campuses you choose to study at you will discover the same values and warm welcome. We offer hundreds of undergraduate, postgraduate, short courses and professional development courses with thousands of study choices. Many students opt to study two subjects via our extensive joint honours scheme.

Two thirds of students study programmes related to teacher education and health and social care and a third of students study a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts and Humanities and Business and Sciences. The extensive combined honours programme allows flexibility of study. Graduation ceremonies take place in Canterbury Cathedral, Kent's most famous and spectacular building.

The University also hosts international students on English language preparation courses, Erasmus exchange programmes and USA Study Abroad programmes.

The University has a long and successful tradition of opening up higher education to those groups which have traditionally been under represented. Many courses are flexible and part-time enabling people to take up higher education whatever their circumstances. Many of our students are mature, returning to study after some time or are already working.

Around 70% of the University's 14,000+ students come from Kent whilst our international student community is drawn from over thirty countries. As the closest UK higher education institution to mainland Europe, Canterbury Christ Church has exchange links with universities and higher education institutions across the Continent.

Canterbury Christ Church University's Accommodation Services are here to help you find the right accommodation during your studies so you can make the most of your student life. Our aim is to provide clean, safe and comfortable living environment to our students. Accommodation Services manages student accommodation in: Canterbury; Broadstairs; Medway and Folkestone.

We offer residental halls for our students, including fully catered halls. Our city halls offer students independent accommodation situated in the heart of Canterbury. These historic buildings include a traditional Kentish oast House and a stunning Georgian property.

Students in these properties can enjoy a relaxed environment within a close walk from the University. Local amenities include the St Georges Fitness Centre and Canterbury's main commercial centre, all within a 5 minute walk.

This Office also maintains a:

- Private Landlords List
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- Private Housing Board List

Homestay
Homestay is one of the most popular types of accommodation for International Students enrolled on English Language and other short courses at Canterbury Christ Church University. Living with a homestay family gives our International students maximum opportunity to improve their English during their study in the United Kingdom, as well as providing a warm and caring family environment for them whilst they are away from home.

Our host families are regularly visited by the Homestay Accommodation Officer and abide by the English UK Code of Practice. Various catering levels are offered to students who live in homestay accommodation

University & Headleased Housing
University and Headleased housing allows students to live an independent life whilst at university without living in halls of residence. All the tenants of the houses report directly to the accommodation office for peace of mind and to ensure that works are carried out quickly and effectively.

Canterbury Christ Church University hold all the relevant certification for the houses including Gas, Electrical and Fire Safety Certificates to ensure that the properties meet the university's standards and are safe for our students. The furniture and furnishings meet fire safety regulations.

Many houses have private gardens to enjoy Canterbury's summer days and are a perfect place for revision and socialising. The properties offer students single study bedrooms with use of kitchens, shower / bathroom and other communal areas.

Canterbury campus is situated within a few minutes walk of the historic city centre. Close by are the ruins of the 6th century Abbey of St Augustine. The buildings of the campus occupy land where once there were orchards and domestic buildings serving the needs of the Abbey.

A world heritage site renowned for its magnificent cathedral and wealth of historic buildings, Canterbury is also a regional shopping centre with narrow, bustling streets where cafés, bars, restaurants and clubs make it ever popular with visitors and students alike.

The University also operates from several off-campus sites in and around Canterbury. Within the city centre, the Sidney Cooper Gallery hosts art exhibitions and provides teaching space for the Department of Art in an historic building originally designed for the renowned 19th century English artist Sidney Cooper as his studio and subsequently as an art school.

Augustine House, just outside the ancient city wall, is a substantial building currently undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment. This exciting project will provide the University with a new learning centre integrating library and computing facilities. When completed, it will offer students access to information technology and learning resources to rival the best available.

Hall Place, an impressive 16th century country house in its own grounds on the outskirts of the city, is home to the University’s new Enterprise Centre. As a state of the art hub for business development and growth, the Hall Place Enterprise Centre is dedicated to providing individuals and local businesses with opportunities to enhance their expertise, to network locally, nationally and internationally and to access the University's rich and extensive academic resources.

Beyond Canterbury, the University now has four additional campuses throughout Kent:

Broadstairs is a new purpose-built facility located near the east Kent coastline of beautiful bays and sandy beaches offering study opportunities which include commercial music and digital media.

Salomons, near Tunbridge Wells, provides a number of postgraduate study programmes. Its historic buildings are situated in 36 acres of parkland near the popular spa town of Tunbridge Wells in west Kent.

Medway became our fourth campus in 2004, when Christ Church joined the Universities at Medway partnership, enabling us to deliver programmes in education, health and policing from a brand new building adjacent to the town's historic dockyard.

University Centre Folkestone is a partnership between the University of Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church University. With investment from HEFCE, SEEDA and the Creative Foundation, a charitable trust established by Roger De Haan, Folkestone’s first university was opened in September 2007. It offers a wide range of programmes, including the performing arts, visual arts, and early years education, as well as business and enterprise.