Canterbury Christ Church University CertHE With Foundation Year for Mature Students in London and Birmingham
Quick answer
Canterbury Christ Church University offers a CertHE with Foundation Year in Business or Public Health that you can start with no qualifications. It's taught 2 days a week at partner centres in London and Birmingham, with daytime or evening classes. Fees are about £9,760 a year for the 2-year course, covered by Student Finance England for eligible home students.
Courses
- CertHE in Business with Foundation Year
- CertHE in Public Health with Foundation Year
The Foundation Year builds your study skills. The CertHE (Level 4) is the first year of university-level study, and you can then progress towards a full degree.
Entry requirements
- No qualifications required.
- An interview with a short writing task (about 200 words) and an oral discussion.
- An English placement test (OPT) on a computer.
- Documents: passport, share code (if you have settled or pre-settled status), proof of address and a CV.
Timetable
- Any 2 days a week.
- Daytime or evening sessions, so you can keep working.
Where you study
- London: White Hart Yard, near London Bridge (SE1)
- Birmingham: The Priory Queensway, city centre
Fees and student finance
The fee is about £9,760 a year over 2 years. We'll confirm the exact fee for your intake when you apply. Home students can usually borrow the full fee with a Tuition Fee Loan and get a Maintenance Loan for living costs, repaid only when you earn over the threshold. See mature student finance eligibility.
Similar option: University of Suffolk
The University of Suffolk runs a similar CertHE with Foundation Year (Business, or Health and Social Care) in London and Manchester. It also needs no qualifications, and it has a slightly longer writing task (about 350 words). Availability changes by intake, so ask us which is open.
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We'll check you're eligible, prepare you for the interview and writing task, and help with student finance. Our service is free.
Frequently asked questions
Can I study at Canterbury Christ Church with no qualifications?
Yes. The CertHE in Business or Public Health with Foundation Year needs no previous qualifications. You'll do an interview, a short writing task and an English placement test.
Where are the Canterbury Christ Church London and Birmingham classes?
In London at White Hart Yard near London Bridge, and in Birmingham at The Priory Queensway in the city centre.
Can I study in the evening?
Yes. Daytime and evening sessions are available, on any 2 days a week.
How much does it cost?
About £9,760 a year over 2 years, covered by a Tuition Fee Loan for eligible home students.
What documents do I need?
Your passport, a share code if you have EU settled or pre-settled status, proof of address and a CV.