Canterbury Christ Church University Bloom 2023 Programme

Term

Programme/EventArrival
Spring (General English)
Spring Easter BreakSpring (General English)
Break
Summer (Pre-sessional Course in
Summer Academic English Skills)
Break
Undergraduate orientation week
Fall
Fall (undergraduate modules)
Departure

Level of English ability

Student make-up of classes

Dates
25 March 2023
27 March - 31 March
2 weeks
17 April - 16 June
2 weeks
3 July – 8 September
1 week
18 September – 22 September
25 September – 15 December
16 December 2023

TuitionWeeks
191012

IELTS 5.0 (minimum 4.0 in all elements) to enter theprogramme.
IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in other elements(assessed internally) to take full undergraduate options in theFall.
Spring = with international students.
Summer = with international students.
Fall undergraduate classes = with local and international
undergraduate students.

Accommodation Choices
The CCCU programme offers a mix of homestay and university apartments. University
residences are usually also occupied by undergraduate students (aged 18 to 25) during term
time (mid-September to mid-June)
March 25thArrive in Canterbury
Check into Homestay(12 weeks)June 17th
Choose to continue inHomestay?
Yes(Pathway A)

No(Pathway B)

Continue inHomestay(12 weeks)
Move to University
Residences(26 weeks)

September 9th
Move to University
Residences(14 weeks)

December
Leave Canterbury

Accommodation Information
The homestay properties are usually within 30 minutes’ journey to campus (by foot or
public transport). Your first 12 weeks of homestay will be provided on a half-board basis,
after which you will be able to specify your own accommodation preferences subject toinstitutional availability.
University residences are self-catering and within 30 minutes’ walk to campus (or a 10minute bus journey). You will be provided with a single study bedroom with bedding, use ofa shared kitchen, and have either shared or en-suite bathrooms (subject to availability). You
also have access to payable washing machines. At busy times of the year, we may also refer
you to another university accommodation provider.

We guarantee we will provide accommodation for the full length of your course, as long as
you apply for accommodation online at least two months before arrival and abide by thelicence conditions. www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/accommodation/short-courses.aspx
We will do our best to help you get your preferred accommodation. However, we cannot
guarantee your first choice of accommodation as it depends on availability.
The flowchart in this section is an example only. The actual number of weeks in eachresidence type may be different, depending upon availability.

Three Special Features of Studying at CCCU
Feature 1: Wide ranging choice from modules across a variety of subject areas forundergraduate study in the Fall, joining classes with local and international students.
Feature 2: Both homestay and university residences available – the opportunity toexperience both life with a family and life in student apartments, all within a World Heritage
student city.
Feature 3: The opportunity to experience British culture through a structured volunteering
scheme, helping you to build personal confidence, practise your language and make friends
with local people.

Undergraduate Course List
Indicative undergraduate course subject areas (may change depending on availability):• Business (advertising and marketing)• Education Studies and Special Educational Needs• English Language & Linguistics• English Literature• Film, Radio and TV Studies• History• Media and Communications• Tourism(See module catalogue for example module options)
Module range within English Language & Linguistics (may change depending on availability):
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Business Communication
Exploring Language
Intercultural Communication
Language and Gender
Language and Society
Language in Use, Global and Local Perspectives
Sociolinguistics

Progression Flowchart

General English With IELTS Preparation (21 hours x 10 weeks)

Pre-Sessional Course in Academic English Skills (18 hours x 10 weeks)Internal English Assessment
BelowIELTS 5.5

IELTS 5.5
Standard

IELTS 6.0
Standard

IELTS 6.5
Standard

Undergraduate Welcome and Orientation Week (1 week)

3 x English Language and Communication(ELC) Modules
General English with IELTS Preparation

Teaching Hours: 12~ per week
Homework Hours: minimum 2x
Teaching Hours per week

(21 hours x 12 Weeks)

36~ Hours per Week
60 Credits
12 Weeks

2 x English Language and Communication(ELC) Modules
1 x Undergraduate Module from Course
Catalogue

1 x English Language and Communication(ELC) Modules
2 x Undergraduate Modules from Course
Catalogue

Teaching Hours: 12~ per week
Homework Hours: minimum 2x
Teaching Hours per week

Teaching Hours: 12~ per week
Homework Hours: minimum 2x
Teaching Hours per week

36~ Hours per Week
60 Credits

36~ Hours per Week
60 Credits

12 Weeks

12 Weeks