When you’re deciding which university is right for you there are many things to consider but probably the most important are the structure of your chosen course and the quality of the teaching. Your Open Day visit (see page 7) is a great chance to meet tutors and talk to them about the quality of teaching you’ll enjoy with us – we pride ourselves on the amount of contact time our students receive. You’ll also be able to find out more about research that underpins and informs our courses. Many of our academics are active participants in their related professions and industries and, in addition to their teaching roles at Christ Church, produce world-class research. We also have partnerships and links with potential employers and universities worldwide, which will help to enrich your experience with us and prepare you for your future career. Canterbury Christ Church University is committed to working in partnership with its students to deliver the best possible student experience. Our Partners in Learning initiative brings students and staff together to work on a range of exciting enhancement projects across the University. Becoming a Partner in Learning is not only a great opportunity to help enhance your own and others’ experience at University, you can also develop valuable workplace skills. Our Academic Learning Development service provides academic support for all students. You don’t have to be struggling with your studies to benefit from our guidance. Right from the start, you’ll have access to online resources and the opportunity to meet with our staff to gain support in developing and enhancing your academic skills. Individual and small group consultation sessions are available on a range of academic topics, such as essay structure, referencing and avoiding plagiarism, critical analysis, presentation skills, revision skills and exam techniques. All students also have access to our confidential, flexible peer mentoring service. Pre-arrival peer mentoring assists you with the transition to university life; pastoral peer mentoring guides you with any challenges you may experience; and academic peer mentoring, which is available within some programmes, provides more in-depth academic assistance.
LIBRARY Our award-winning library in Canterbury has over 900 study places - creative spaces for group work, bookable group study rooms and a silent area where you can work on your own. With over 340,000 books, more than 11,000 print journals, 11,500 e-journals and 25,000 e-books available 24/7 via LibrarySearch, you’re sure to be able to find the information you need. The libraries at Broadstairs, Medway and the Salomons Centre focus on material used on the courses taught at these locations. Library staff are dedicated to helping you make full use of our resources and you can get specialist support and training from our librarians.
BOOKSHOP Our bookshop is one of the largest university-owned academic bookshops in the UK with over 30,000 titles, essential stationery for your studies and a wide range of official University merchandise. We hold textbooks recommended by tutors and offer a convenient next-day collection service. Books are automatically discounted by 10% with many ‘book-bundles’ tailored to your course requirements and special offers throughout the year. The bookshop on the Canterbury Campus is opposite the Touchdown Cafe - so perfectly located for a relaxing browse.
ALANA SPEAKMAN-BELL MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, SECOND YEAR The reason I chose my course was because I have always had a passion for helping and caring for others. I previously studied A-level Health and Social Care with nursing in mind as a course to study at university and was looking for somewhere that offered placements in care settings. Christ Church offered this so I knew that Mental Health Nursing was the course for me. At Christ Church I have had the opportunity to attend the Academic Learning Development workshops where I was able to ask for advice with various issues such as referencing and revision techniques. My advice to a new student beginning at Christ Church would be to attend the workshops the team run and see what they offer. If you are having difficulty with academic work they are happy to give individual advice and tips, to help you to improve and succeed.
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