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Tuition fees

Tuition fees are due for each year on the first day of the academic year. 

As a student of the University, you are responsible for the payment of your tuition fees for each year of your course, regardless of how you are funding and paying for your tuition fees. If you are planning to use a Government Tuition Fee loan to fund your tuition fees then you are strongly advised to apply to the student loans company as soon as possible to ensure your funding is in place for the start of your course. 

Our student support advisers are here to provide financial advice and support if you need it. 

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Tuition Fees Statement for academic year 2023/24

Home (UK) Tuition Fees

Standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses

Home (UK) tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government.

Canterbury Christ Church University expects the 2023/24 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree (including Foundation Year 0) and PGCE courses for Home students to be set at the current maximum tuition fee cap of £9,250. However, this is subject to any changes to this maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2023/24 academic year.

Other undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses

The University’s 2023/24 tuition fees for new entrants and continuing students studying on all other undergraduate and postgraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will be publicised on the individual course pages.

Tuition Fees for places deferred to 2024/25

Students who choose to defer their place will be required to pay the Tuition Fee in place for their course in the academic year in which they start. Students who defer their place to 2024/25 will therefore be required to pay the tuition fees in place for that academic year.

EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals eligible for Home (UK) tuition fees

From 1 August 2021, EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members who are not covered by the Withdrawal Agreement will no longer be eligible for home fee status, undergraduate and postgraduate financial support and advanced learner loans from Student Finance England, for courses starting in academic year 2021/22 or after. These students will be subject to Overseas / International student tuition fees.

However, these eligibility changes do not apply to Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland whose right to study and to access benefits and services will be preserved on a reciprocal basis for British and Irish citizens under the Common Travel Area arrangement.

These eligibility changes also do not apply to EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals, and their family members, who are covered by the citizens’ rights provisions, and who have been granted settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. These students will be eligible for support on broadly the same basis as prior to 1 August 2021, subject to meeting the usual residency requirements.

Year on Year undergraduate / postgraduate tuition fee increases for 2023/24 new entrants, and continuing students who started in 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23

The University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate, and part-time PGCE, tuition fees each year during the programme of study.

The year on year tuition fees for courses which are set in line with the maximum Government tuition fee cap will rise in line with any subsequent inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about the level of any inflationary increase on its website following a Government announcement.

The year on year tuition fees for all other undergraduate and postgraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will rise each year during the programme of study in line with RPI September 2022.

Overseas / International Tuition Fees

Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government. The University’s 2023/24 tuition fees for international students will be published on each course webpage.

EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals not eligible for Home (UK) tuition fees

From 1 August 2021, EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members who are not covered by the Withdrawal Agreement will no longer be eligible for home fee status, undergraduate and postgraduate financial support and advanced learner loans from Student Finance England, for courses starting in academic year 2021/22 or after.

For new entrants in 2023/24, tuition fees for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals who are not eligible for Home (UK) tuition fees, will be in line with the University’s published Overseas tuition fees for international students. The University’s 2023/24 Overseas tuition fees for international students will be published on each course webpage once finalised.

Tuition Fees for places deferred to 2024/25

Students who choose to defer their place will be required to pay the Tuition Fee in place for their course in the academic year in which they start. Students who defer their place to 2024/25 will therefore be required to pay the tuition fees in place for that academic year.

Year on Year undergraduate / postgraduate tuition fee increases for 2023/24 new entrants, and continuing students who started in 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23

The University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate, and part-time PGCE, tuition fees each year during the programme of study.

The year on year Overseas tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses may rise each year during the programme of study in line with RPI September 2022.

Your financial obligation (all students)

As a student of the University, you are responsible for the payment of your tuition fees for each year of your course, regardless of how you are funding and paying for your tuition fees. If you are planning to use a Government Tuition Fee loan to fund your tuition fees then you are strongly advised to apply to the Student Loans Company as soon as possible to ensure your funding is in place for the start of your course. If you’ve entered into a licence agreement to stay in university accommodation or a Homestay arrangement, you are also responsible for the payment of your accommodation fees under the terms of your agreement.

If you decide to take a break from your studies or leave the University early, it is likely that you will still need to pay some, or all, of your tuition and accommodation fees. For further information, please view our changes to study page and for further advice please contact a student support adviser.

Home (UK) tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government.

Canterbury Christ Church University expects the 2022/23 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree (including Foundation Year 0) and PGCE courses for Home students to be set at the current maximum tuition fee cap of £9,250. However, this is subject to any changes to this maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2022/23 academic year.

Other undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses

The University’s 2022/23 tuition fees for new entrants and continuing students studying on all other undergraduate and postgraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will be publicised on the individual course pages.

Tuition Fees for places deferred to 2023/24

Students who choose to defer their place will be required to pay the Tuition Fee in place for their course in the academic year in which they start. Students who defer their place to 2023/24 will therefore be required to pay the tuition fees in place for that academic year.

EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals eligible for Home (UK) tuition fees

From 1 August 2021, EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members who are not covered by the Withdrawal Agreement will no longer be eligible for home fee status, undergraduate and postgraduate financial support and advanced learner loans from Student Finance England, for courses starting in academic year 2021/22 or after. These students will be subject to Overseas / International student tuition fees.

However, these eligibility changes do not apply to Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland whose right to study and to access benefits and services will be preserved on a reciprocal basis for British and Irish citizens under the Common Travel Area arrangement.

These eligibility changes also do not apply to EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals, and their family members, who are covered by the citizens’ rights provisions, and who have been granted settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. These students will be eligible for support on broadly the same basis as prior to 1 August 2021, subject to meeting the usual residency requirements.

Year on Year undergraduate / postgraduate tuition fee increases for 2022/23 new entrants, and continuing students who started in 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22

The University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate, and part-time PGCE, tuition fees each year during the programme of study.

The year on year tuition fees for courses which are set in line with the maximum Government tuition fee cap will rise in line with any subsequent inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about the level of any inflationary increase on its website following a Government announcement.

The year on year tuition fees for all other undergraduate and postgraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will rise each year during the programme of study in line with RPI September 2021.

Overseas / International Tuition Fees

Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government. The University’s 2022/23 tuition fees for international students will be published on each course webpage once finalised.

EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals not eligible for Home (UK) tuition fees

From 1 August 2021, EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members who are not covered by the Withdrawal Agreement will no longer be eligible for home fee status, undergraduate and postgraduate financial support and advanced learner loans from Student Finance England, for courses starting in academic year 2021/22 or after.

For new entrants in 2022/23, tuition fees for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals who are not eligible for Home (UK) tuition fees, will be in line with the University’s published Overseas tuition fees for international students. The University’s 2022/23 Overseas tuition fees for international students will be published on each course webpage once finalised.

Tuition Fees for places deferred to 2023/24

Students who choose to defer their place will be required to pay the Tuition Fee in place for their course in the academic year in which they start. Students who defer their place to 2023/24 will therefore be required to pay the tuition fees in place for that academic year.

Year on Year undergraduate / postgraduate tuition fee increases for 2022/23 new entrants, and continuing students who started in 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22

The University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate, and part-time PGCE, tuition fees each year during the programme of study.

The year on year Overseas tuition fees for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses will rise each year during the programme of study in line with RPI September 2021.

Your financial obligation (all students)

As a student of the University, you are responsible for the payment of your tuition fees for each year of your course, regardless of how you are funding and paying for your tuition fees. If you are planning to use a Government Tuition Fee loan to fund your tuition fees then you are strongly advised to apply to the Student Loans Company as soon as possible to ensure your funding is in place for the start of your course. If you’ve entered into a licence agreement to stay in university accommodation or a Homestay arrangement, you are also responsible for the payment of your accommodation fees under the terms of your agreement.

If you decide to take a break from your studies or leave the University early, it is likely that you will still need to pay some, or all, of your tuition and accommodation fees. For further information, please view our changes to study page and for further advice please contact a student support adviser.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Tuition Fees Statement for academic year 2021/22

Standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses

Home (UK) tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government.

Canterbury Christ Church University expects the 2021/22 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses for Home students to be set at the current maximum tuition fee cap of £9,250. This is subject to any changes to this maximum tuition fee cap that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for 2021/22.

Other undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses

The University’s 2021/22 tuition fees for new entrants and continuing students studying on all other undergraduate and postgraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will be publicised on the individual course pages.

Tuition Fees for places deferred to 2022/23

Students who choose to defer their place will be required to pay the Tuition Fee in place for their course in the academic year in which they start. Students who defer their place to 2022/23 will therefore be required to pay the tuition fees in place for that academic year.

EU Nationals

From 1 August 2021, EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members who are not covered by the Withdrawal Agreement will no longer be eligible for home fee status, undergraduate and postgraduate financial support and advanced learner loans from Student Finance England, for courses starting in academic year 2021/22 or after.

Students affected by these eligibility changes will be subject to Overseas / International student tuition fees. However, for new entrants in 2021/22, please see the University’s webpages for information about our 2021/22 EEA National Transition Scholarships.

These eligibility changes do not apply to Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland whose right to study and to access benefits and services will be preserved on a reciprocal basis for British and Irish citizens under the Common Travel Area arrangement.

These eligibility changes also do not apply to EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals, and their family members, who are covered by the citizens’ rights provisions, and who have been granted settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. These students will be eligible for support on broadly the same basis as now, subject to meeting the usual residency requirements.

Year on Year undergraduate / postgraduate tuition fee increases for 2021/22 new entrants, and continuing students who started in 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21

The University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate, and part-time PGCE, tuition fees each year during the course of study.

The year on year tuition fees for courses which are set in line with the maximum Government tuition fee cap will rise in line with any subsequent inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about the level of any inflationary increase on its website following a Government announcement.

The year on year tuition fees for all other undergraduate and postgraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will rise each year during the course of study in line with RPI September 2020.

International Tuition Fees

Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for International students are not set by the UK Government. The University’s 2021/22 tuition fees for international students will be published on each course webpage once finalised.

Tuition Fees for places deferred to 2022/23

Students who choose to defer their place will be required to pay the Tuition Fee in place for their course in the academic year in which they start. Students who defer their place to 2022/23 will therefore be required to pay the tuition fees in place for that academic year.

Your financial obligation (all students)

As a student of the University, you are responsible for the payment of your tuition fees for each year of your course, regardless of how you are funding and paying for your tuition fees. If you are planning to use a Government Tuition Fee loan to fund your tuition fees then you are strongly advised to apply to the student loans company as soon as possible to ensure your funding is in place for the start of your course. If you’ve entered into a licence agreement to stay in university accommodation or a Homestay arrangement, you are also responsible for the payment of your accommodation fees under the terms of your agreement.

If you decide to take a break from your studies or leave the University early, it is likely that you will still need to pay some, or all, of your tuition and accommodation fees. For further information, please view our changes to study page and for further advice please contact a student support adviser.

Home (UK) / EU Undergraduate and Postgraduate Tuition Fees Statement for academic year 2020/21

Standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses

Home (UK)/EU tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government.

Canterbury Christ Church University expects 2020/21 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses for UK Home students to be set at the current maximum tuition fee cap of £9,250. This is subject to any changes to this maximum tuition fee cap that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for 2020/21.

Other undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses

The University’s 2020/21 tuition fees for new entrants and continuing students studying on all other undergraduate and postgraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will be publicised on the individual course pages.

EU Nationals

For new entrants in 2020/21, the UK Government has confirmed new entrant students from the European Union will be eligible to apply for Tuition Fee Loans and other student funding for the duration of their courses.

Year on Year undergraduate / postgraduate tuition fee increases for 2020/21 new entrants, and continuing students who started in 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20

The University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate, and part-time PGCE, tuition fees each year during the course of study.

The year-on-year tuition fees for courses that are set in line with the maximum Government tuition fee cap will rise in line with any subsequent inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about the level of any inflationary increase on its website following a Government announcement.

The year-on-year tuition fees for all other undergraduate and postgraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will rise each year during the course of study in line with RPI September 2019.

International Tuition Fees

Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government. The University’s 2020/21 tuition fees for international students will be published on each course webpage once finalised.

Your financial obligation

As a student of the University, you are responsible for the payment of your tuition fees for each year of your course, regardless of how you are funding and paying for your tuition fees. If you are planning to use a Government Tuition Fee loan to fund your tuition fees then you are strongly advised to apply to the student loans company as soon as possible to ensure your funding is in place for the start of your course. If you’ve entered into a licence agreement to stay in university accommodation or a Homestay arrangement, you are also responsible for the payment of your accommodation fees under the terms of your agreement.

 

Home (UK) / EU Undergraduate Tuition Fees 2019/20

Home (UK)/EU tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government.

The Government has confirmed that the maximum tuition fee cap for 2019/20 will remain at £9,250 and the University’s full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee will therefore be set at £9,250. Where applicable, the equivalent part-time tuition fee will be held at 50%, being £4,625. These fees will apply to undergraduate and PGCE new entrant students in 2019/20, and continuing students who started these courses in 2017/18 or 2018/19.

The University’s 2019/20 tuition fees for new entrants and continuing students studying on all other undergraduate and postgraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will be publicised on the individual course pages. The fees for these courses will be subject to an inflationary increase of 3.6% in 2019/20. These fees will apply to new entrant students in 2019/20 and will also apply to continuing students who started these courses in 2017/18 or 2018/19.

EU Nationals

For new entrants in 2019/20, the UK Government has confirmed that students from the European Union will continue to be eligible to apply for Tuition Fee Loans and other student funding for the duration of their course. For 2019/20 the University has confirmed that it will charge the same Home (UK) undergraduate and postgraduate tuition fees to EU new entrant and continuing students.

Year on Year undergraduate / postgraduate tuition fee increases for 2019/20 new entrants, and continuing students who started in 2017/18 and 2018/19

The University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate, and part-time PGCE, tuition fees each year during the course of study.

The year on year tuition fees for courses that are set in line with the maximum Government tuition fee cap will rise in line with any subsequent inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about the level of any inflationary increase on its website following a Government announcement.

The year on year tuition fees for all other undergraduate and postgraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will rise each year during the course of study in line with RPI September 2018.

International Tuition Fees

Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for International students are not set by the UK Government. The University’s 2019/20 tuition fees for international students will be published on each course webpage once finalised.

Your financial obligation

As a student of the University, you are responsible for the payment of your tuition fees for each year of your course, regardless of how you are funding and paying for your tuition fees. If you are planning to use a Government Tuition Fee loan to fund your tuition fees then you are strongly advised to apply to the student loans company as soon as possible to ensure your funding is in place for the start of your course. If you’ve entered into a licence agreement to stay in university accommodation or a Homestay arrangement, you are also responsible for the payment of your accommodation fees under the terms of your agreement.

Home (UK) / EU Undergraduate Tuition Fees 2018/19

Maximum Home (UK)/EU tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are set by the UK Government.

In 2017/18, the University increased the 2017/18 Home (UK) / EU tuition fees to £9,250 in line with the Government’s inflation rate of 2.8%, which was approved by Parliament. This is because the University met its quality assessments under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

On 1 October 2017, the Government confirmed that tuition fees for 2018/19 would be held at £9,250. This is the full-time tuition fee the University will charge for courses where the Government sets the fees. Where applicable, the equivalent part-time tuition fee will be held at £4,625. This freeze will apply to undergraduate and PGCE new entrant students in 2018/19. It will also apply to continuing students who started these courses in 2017/18.

The University’s 2018/19 tuition fees for new entrants and continuing students studying on all other undergraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will be publicised on the individual course pages. The fees for these courses will be subject to an inflationary increase of 3% in 2018/19.

EU Nationals

For new entrants in 2018/19, the Government confirmed that EU students will pay the same tuition fees as UK students. They will remain eligible for financial support for the duration of their course, even if the course finishes after the UK's exit from the EU.

Year on Year undergraduate / PGCE tuition fee increases for 2018/19 new entrants and continuing students who started in 2017/18

The University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time undergraduate, and part-time PGCE, tuition fees mid-course.

The fees for courses where the Government sets the fees will rise in line with any subsequent inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about the level of any inflationary increase on its website following a Government announcement.

The fees for all other undergraduate courses where the UK Government does not set the fee will rise in line with RPI March 2018. The University will confirm the percentage level of any inflationary increase on the course pages after March 2018.

International Tuition Fees

Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the Government. The University’s 2018/19 tuition fees for international students, and any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage once finalised.

 

Your financial obligation

As a student of the University, you are responsible for the payment of your tuition fees for each year of your course, regardless of how you are funding and paying for your tuition fees. If you’ve entered into a licence or tenancy agreement to stay in university accommodation or a Homestay arrangement, you are also responsible for the payment of your accommodation fees under the terms of your agreement.

Tuition fees vary depending on the course you study and where you are applying from.

Loans are available through Student Finance England subject to personal and course eligibility criteria and a small number of scholarships and bursaries are awarded by the University each year for various courses.

Additional Course Costs

Although we aim to minimise any additional costs to students over and above the course tuition fee, there may be some extra costs which you will need to consider such as the cost of field trips, books and equipment. View further information regarding additional course costs.