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Entry requirements

Canterbury Christ Church University wants to make its application process as simple as possible for international students.

To help you in your application, we have compiled the following course list, outlining equivalent qualifications necessary to join some of our more popular courses and providing details of interview alternatives for others.

Before applying, please check the following drop down list to see if the course you're applying for has any special entry requirements:

English levels

All applicants for undergraduate programmes will need a minimum English level of 6.0 IELTS. Some programmes (listed below) require 6.5.

For postgraduate entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

For International Foundation entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

If you have taken an English 'O' or 'A' level or IGCSE exam in English and have a Grade C, this will also usually be acceptable.

If your medium of education has been English, then this is important information for us to have as well. You will need to provide us with all this information when you apply so that we can assess your level.

Undergraduate programmes

Subject Minimum qualification required IELTS level required Experience / skills required Interview / Audition required
Animal Science, Care and Management ‘A’ level equivalents in all science subjects      
Biosciences ‘A’ level equivalents in all science subjects      
Ceramics ‘A’ level equivalent in Art     May send portfolio of work on DVD/CD Rom
Commercial Music ‘A’ level grade C equivalent (e.g. Trinity / ABRSM Grade 8 theory) and Grade 8 Trinity/ABRSM in performance     DVD / Video audition recording in which both face and hand appear in the same frame and a completed Music Department questionnaire
Drawing Technologies ‘A’ level equivalent in Art     May send portfolio of work on DVD/CD Rom
Early Childhood studies     Recent experience of working with young children  
English (single honours route) ‘A’ level Grade B equivalent      
Environmental Biology ‘A’ level equivalents in all science subjects      
Film, radio and television   6.5 Demonstrate an interest in and some practical experience of filmmaking (either at school or as a hobby)  
Fine Art ‘A’ level equivalent in Art     May send portfolio of work on DVD/CD Rom
French (offered as joint / combined honours only) ‘AS’ level Grade C equivalent      
Integrated Science ‘A’ level equivalents in all science subjects      
Journalism   6.5    
Law   6.5    
Music ‘A’ level grade C equivalent (eg Trinity/ABRSM Grade 8 theory) and Grade 8 Trinity/ABRSM in performance     DVD/Video audition recording in which both face and hand appear in the same frame and a completed Music Department questionnaire
Music production ‘A’ level grade C equivalent (eg Trinity/ABRSM Grade 8 theory) and Grade 8 Trinity/ABRSM in performance     DVD/Video audition recording in which both face and hand appear in the same frame and a completed Music Department questionnaire
Painting ‘A’ level equivalent in Art     May send portfolio of work on DVD/CD Rom
Performing Arts     A background in Performing Arts DVD/Video audition recording showing 2-3 minutes each of Musical ability, Dance ability, drama ability
Primary Education GSCE Grade C or equivalent in English, Mathematics* and two science subjects. ‘A’ level one Grade B and two Grade C or equivalent 6.5 Some short experience of either primary/elementary or pre-school Interview or telephone interview
Printmaking ‘A’ level equivalent in Art     May send portfolio of work on DVD/CD Rom
Science of the Environment ‘A’ level equivalents in all science subjects      
Sculpture ‘A’ level equivalent in Art     May send portfolio of work on DVD/CD Rom
Social Work GSCE Grade C minimum in Mathematics*      
Studio Media ‘A’ level equivalent in Art     May send portfolio of work on DVD/CD Rom

*The University offers and entrance test in Mathematics for those candidates accepted onto these programmes. Candidates must be 21 years old or more. This is undertaken late October each year of admission and is for those who do not have the GCSE maths Grade C or equivalent. The test covers; number and algebra, measures, shapes and space, reasoning and proof, data handling. You may find looking on the BBC website useful for recommended revision guides and advice: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize|. There is a small fee for the test.

Postgraduate programmes

Subject Minimum qualification required IELTS level required Experience / skills required Interview / Audition required
MBA     Evidence of two years’ recent management experience (responsibility in the workplace and for the work and performance of others) Completion of a short essay as part of your application.
MSc Business Administration First degree or diploma in Management Studies   Without first degree but with substantial business experience may apply  
MA Careers Guidance Level 3 (last year of first degree)   Good oral and written communication skills, analytical and evaluation skills, adaptability and organisational skills, demonstrated at application Interview or telephone interview for overseas candidates
MA Ceramics/Fine Art       Portfolio of work on DVD or CD Rom. Interview or telephone interview for overseas candidates
MSc Computing First degree in Computing or Computing Science   Knowledge and experience of Object-Oriented programming language and relational database concepts. Completion of a Computing questionnaire along with application form  
MA TESOL Professional TESOL qualification e.g. UCLES or Trinity Diploma (DELTA) provides exemption from first stage of MA   Minimum one year full-time English teaching experience  
MSc Health Promotion and Public Health     Demonstrable relevant experience of delivering health promotion as part of a work role. 500 word account of experience and reasons for wishing to undertake the course Telephone interview for overseas students
MSc Interprofessional Health and Social Care Professional registration to practice in health and social care      
MA Film Production Some experience of studying Radio, Film or Television in first degree or be able to demonstrate serious interest in Film Production   Significant experience of working in Film but no formal qualification will be considered Completion of a Film production questionnaire along with application form
MMus First degree in Music     Audition DVD and completion of Music Department questionnaire
PGCE** in Secondary Education First degree in a relevant school curriculum subject     Telephone interview
PGCE** in Primary Education First degree in a relevant school curriculum subject     Telephone interview
PGCE** in 7-14 year old education First degree in a relevant school curriculum subject     Telephone interview

**PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate in Education, is a professional qualification that gives you QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). This means it trains you to be able to be employed as a teacher within the state school system for England and Wales.

 

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