The world we live in is driven by business and organisations. From governments to PLCs, from to charities to sole traders, all employ the principles of business management in how they are run and operate. This course will help you on your career, which ever ultimate path you choose.
Julian Glover
CCCU Course Director
Your Course team will contact you with key dates for your course.
Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is the awarding institution your course. This means that even though you are studying at Stratford College, you are officially a student of Canterbury Christ Church University. This arrangement enables you to access to a wide range of support from both institutions, however it also means you must adhere to both institution’s terms and conditions. We have no doubt that you have made the right choice, and we will be with you every step of the way during the next four years of your study.
All students need to register with Stratford College and Canterbury Christ Church University at the start of each new year of study. More about registering with Canterbury Christ Church University.
During your studies, you will receive most of your support from Stratford College. However, Canterbury Christ Church University provides with the following:
- register for each subsequent year of study
- update contact details like your personal email & phone number
- access your academic results.
Please ensure that both Canterbury Christ Church University and Stratford College have your most up-to-date contact details. Once you are a registered student you can change your contact details, including your address(es), at any time in MyRecord.
More about studying at a Canterbury Christ Church University’s partner institution.
"Stratford College prides itself on its approach to course design. This course is meticulously crafted to align with projected learning outcomes, ensuring a seamless connection between theoretical knowledge and practical application. By integrating industry expectations into curriculum activities, we nurture students' employability skills, preparing you to confidently tackle real-world challenges. Our graduates emerge as fully equipped professionals, showcasing a blend of confidence, sector-specific expertise, and refined practical skills.”
-Dr Javad Khan, Director of Studies in Stratford College
Starting university can be daunting but fret not as this is completely normal. We understand that you have made a big step to achieving your future goals investing time, money, and energy to this degree.
This course offers a diverse array of learning methods, teaching styles, and assessment approaches. Your learning experience will encompass engaging lectures, hands-on practical classes, collaborative workshops, and interactive seminars. To thrive in this course, you will dive into an environment that encourages both informative study and active participation. Whenever needed, you will receive guidance on suggested reading materials to enhance your learning journey. Applying this knowledge involves working through case studies and similar exercises, allowing you to bridge classroom teachings to real-world business scenarios.
Many of you come with valuable organizational experience, which greatly enriches our discussions and understanding of the concepts explored in this course. Your real-world exposure adds depth to the theoretical foundations we'll study.
The academic year is structured in semesters, and you will study three modules in each one.
*Please note that option modules are subject to availability
We care about you being at ease and confident about your studies and not worried. Before your course commences you will be invited to registration week where you will find details and activities allowing you to familiarise yourselves with the way we teach and the way we will support you all the way through. Attending this week will not only help you become familiar with our approach but also offers an opportunity to begin forming valuable connections and friendships.
It is very good practice to understand the news and what is happening in the world. It will help with your studies and it will help you perform better at interview. Why not start by spending five minutes each day reading BBC Business News? Once you start attending classes, you can make the most of your free subscription to the Financial Times.
Given that you have worked very hard to get into University, we recommend that you spend some time to prepare yourself for your transition to higher education.
To ease you into the world of Business and Management, here are some podcasts and films to watch / listen to over the summer.