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UndergraduateFoundation CertificateUCAS: Y003

International Foundation Programme

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the Fd cert International Foundation Programme at Canterbury Christ Church University. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is designed to help you improve your English language skills to the level so that you can enter an undergraduate degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. It is not just a simple language improvement course: you will learn university-level language and skills, which you will then use in your studies after completion of this course. You will also revise and expand the basic knowledge you need to study your subject in English. The best way to do this is by studying at a university that speaks English. International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Academic English Communication
English Grammar and Syntax
University Study Skills and Research Methods
Subject-Specific Academic English
Critical Reading and Writing
Listening Comprehension and Note-Taking
Presentation Skills and Oral Communication
Introduction to Academic Conventions
UCAS Code:Y003
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£19,000£21,000£23,000
3 years£18,500£23,000£26,500
5 years£22,000£27,000£32,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

8 Scholarships Available

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Academic Excellence Scholarship

Canterbury Christ Church University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

International Student Scholarship

Canterbury Christ Church University · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

CCCU Advantage Package

Canterbury Christ Church University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

CCCU Grant

Canterbury Christ Church University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Futures Aspire Scholarship

Canterbury Christ Church University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Canterbury Christ Church University

About Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University offers International Foundation Programme as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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