We can proudly say that this is a very friendly place to study, so I believe you will have an enjoyable and productive time with us. Our motto in the School of Engineering, Technology & Design is “Don’t be afraid to ask questions and always do ask questions”, we are here to support your personal and professional development in engineering, employability skills and enable you to graduate as an engineer.

You may wish to keep track of what we are doing in the Faculty by following us on our Faculty Instagram!

We have prepared a comprehensive Student Course Handbook for you with information about all the modules running in each semester during the whole course. You can see all the modules, topics, credits, key staff, key dates, and a lot more. You will receive a hard copy of your Student Course Handbook before teaching begins or you can request an electronic copy.

The academic year at Canterbury Christ Church University is split into two semesters – Semester 1 running from September to January and Semester 2 running from late January to May. In the first year of your degree (i.e. Foundation Year), you will complete 6 modules in total. Each module will be assessed using a variety of different methods, but we will give you all the information you need regarding these when you begin your studies with us.

Year 1 Core Modules:

Semester 1:

• Fundamentals of Physics
• General Engineering Science Skills
• Mathematics for Engineers

Semester 2:

• Advancing Chemistry
• Fundamentals of Engineering
• Advancing Biology

The course integrates the CDIO approach and focuses on practical and applied projects that, where possible, will be adopted from industry. The Chemical Engineering courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are committed to developing you to be a graduate who is intellectually curious, skilled and ethically engaged with the world and its future.

Before beginning your studies here, we recommend you undertake the following activities:

• Watch a Welcome to CCCU video
• Attend your Orientation and Welcome Week (announced by email and other media)
• Find your way around in our maps
• Bookmark in your internet browser - Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year

You might find it useful to explore these resources before starting your course:

• You can read an Introduction to Chemical Engineering
• Discover what Chemical Engineers do
• Learn why Chemical Engineering is part of a bigger picture in Kent and Medway: EDGE Hub.

Your welcome and induction will be w/c 16th September 2024 - we look forward to meeting you then.

Community

On the social side, the Student Union (CCSU) has a huge range of clubs and societies – all of which have unique social calendars of their own and offer endless opportunities to make lifelong friends and discover new hobbies. And you can always create your own society and cultivate your own community!

CCSU will be hosting their Welcome Fayre on Wednesday 18th September 2024. Make sure you keep checking the CCSU website for further details and how to get involved.

We understand that you may be nervous about your first few weeks on campus but rest assured - you'll be joining a nurturing and supportive environment where diversity, equality and individuality are part of everything we do.

For more information about the course, please visit the UG course page or the Foundation Year course page.

If you are an International Student joining us then please see our International Student Support pages for further information and guidance.

Our recommended pre-course reading list is:

• Lewis R. and Evans, W. (2018) Chemistry 4th Ed., Palgrave.
• Croft, A., and Davison, R (2016) Foundation Maths. 6th Ed., Prentice Hall.
• Barnard, C., Gilbert, F and McGregor, P. (2011) Asking Questions in Biology: A Guide to Hypothesis Testing, Experimental Design and Presentation in Practical Work and Research Projects 5th Ed. Pearson Higher Education.
• Hillis, D.M., Sadava, D., Heller, H.C. and Price, M.V. (2014) Principles of Life. 2nd Ed., W. H. Freeman.
• Breithaupt, J. (2015) Physics. 4th Ed. Palgrave Macmillan, London.
• Brown, T.E., Lemay, E. H, Bursten, B. E., Murphy, C. and Woodward, P. (2014) Chemistry: the Central Science, Global Edition, 13th Ed., Pearson Education Limited, Harlow, UK.
• Stroud, K. A., Booth, D. J. (2013). Engineering mathematics. Palgrave Macmillan. Print-ISBN: 9781137031204
• Bird, J. (2017) Engineering Mathematics, 8th Edition, Routledge, London, ISBN-Print: 978-1138673595
• Boyle, J & Ramsay, S. 2017. Writing for Science Students. Palgrave Study Skills, Palgrave, London.
• Cottrell, S. 2013. The Study Skills Handbook. Palgrave Study Skills, Palgrave, London.
• Breithaupt, J. (2015) Physics. 4thEd. Palgrave, Macmillan Publishers Ltd., London.
• Tillery, BW., Enger, ED. & Ross, FC. (2013). Integrated Science. 6th Ed., McGraw-Hill, New York.
• Katz, DM. (2017) Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections with Modern Physics. Cengage Learning, Boston.
• W.Bolton. (2006). Engineering Science. 5TH edition, ISBN-Print: 9780750680837
• Johnson,S.Hewett,S.Holt, J.Miller. (2015). Advanced Physics for You. 2nd edition