CertHE English Language & Cultural Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University

Prepare to study in the UK whilst building confidence in speaking English. This English Language & Cultural Studies course, designed solely for international applicants, supports you as you adapt to life and learning in the UK. You'll combine language development with cultural understanding and academic preparation.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Language and Linguistics  |  Duration: 9 months (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: March 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop fluent, confident English for everyday life and university study in the UK. Adapt to British culture and communication through community, social, and volunteering experiences. Core modules include General English, Academic English Skills, Mythbusting: Separating the ‘fake news’ from the opposing views, You and the Digital World. Optional modules include Preparing for Your Professional Future, Kent's Cultural Canvas: Unveiling the richness of our campus heritage, Exploring Moral Dilemmas for the Modern World, Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality, Introduction to Early Childhood: Children's Worlds, Crime, Society and the Law, Power, Politics and the State, Shaping the Future of Business.

Career pathways

This course will give you valuable experience and skills that you can apply to your degree when you return home, as well as to any future study or work abroad. Beyond this, employers increasingly recognise the value of international and intercultural experience, and this course will help you develop that experience.

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