Study support and platforms

We are here to support you develop the academic skills you need to succeed in your studies.

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Blackboard

Blackboard is the University’s Virtual Learning Environment, providing you with access to your learning materials and resources to support your studies.

Personal Academic Tutor

Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student, your Personal Academic Tutor is here to help you develop and succeed in your studies and research.

Library services

Our libraries contain study spaces and modern facilities, with access to books, print journals, e-journals and e-books through LibrarySearch.

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Generative AI guidance

Learn how you can use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) at CCCU and what conditions the University has put on its use. 

Learning Skills Hub

Explore a range of modules with tips to help you develop your study, academic, and research skills.

Placement Support

During your studies at CCCU, you may undertake a placement as part of your course. We are here to support you to get the most out of your placement and help you succeed in all aspects of your course.

ReCap

ReCap allows you to access pre-recorded lectures at a time that suits you, pause, rewind and revisit as much as you like.

Research Space

Access the online platform for research students to track progress, keep up to date with the latest training opportunities, and find key resources such as the PGR Handbook.

Assessments

Your learning is assessed in several ways and by knowing what to expect, and what is expected, you can feel confident to succeed.

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Exams and coursework

We want to support you to do the best you can in all your assessments and reach your full potential.

Assessment results

Checking your assessment results is important. It's a chance to celebrate your achievements, reflect on your progress, and understand any next steps to take.

Exceptional circumstances

Exceptional circumstances provide a short extension to your coursework or allow you to postpone/re-take an exam or time-constrained assessment.

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Exams and reassessment timetables

It’s important to make sure you’re available for your exams and feel prepared by knowing when and where they’ll take place.

Academic integrity

Our Academic Integrity Policy is designed to uphold the highest standards of honesty in your assessed work. When the principles of academic integrity are breached, it is called academic misconduct.

Reassessments

If you don’t pass all your modules and progress to your next level of study at the first attempt, in most cases you will be offered the chance to undertake reassessment.

Academic appeals

The University’s Student Academic Appeals Procedure provides a mechanism for students to appeal against a Board of Examiners’ decision related to assessment, progression, and awards.

IT services

We ensure you have access to all the software, hardware, and training you need to confidently complete your assignments.

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Your account, password, and data

Your computing account gives you access to all your study resources, IT facilities, and digital services.

Email

As part of your registration, you will be asked to create your student computing account and password. This will set you up with a student email address.

Free software

Access all the software you need for your course for free through our CCCU App Store and Virtual Campus PC.

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Connect to Wi-Fi

eduroam is our campus and accommodation Wi-Fi network. Stay connected across all University buildings and at other participating institutions.

Saving and storing your files

Microsoft OneDrive is the University's default storage option giving you free access to cloud storage during your studies.

Finding a computer

To support you in your studies there are a range of PCs and Macs available for use across all campuses.

Printing services

We have made printing services accessible and secure – there are plenty of printers across our campuses, printing from campus PCs or your personal devices, and no print credits needed.

IT training and certification

Develop your IT skills, gain Microsoft Office certifications, and succeed in today’s technology-led world.

Timetable and dates

We understand how important it is for you to be able to plan ahead. So here’s where to find your key dates and your teaching timetable.

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Timetabling

We provide several tools to help you check your timetable, book rooms, and plan ahead.

University dates 2025-26

It’s good to know when your teaching and assessments are taking place so you can plan your time and organise your learning. Here are your dates for 2025-26.

University dates 2026-27

It’s good to know when your teaching and assessments are taking place so you can plan your time and organise your learning. Here are your dates for 2026-27.

Student records

Your up-to-date student record helps us to know where you are in your studies and how best to support you.

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MyRecord

MyRecord is where you can access information that the University holds about you, your application(s), your studies, and your results.

Registering your attendance

Regular attendance and participation play a key role in your wellbeing and academic success.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are due for each year on the first day of the academic year.

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Changes to study

We understand that, for various reasons, you may need to change something to do with your studies.

Student ID Card

Your all-important Student ID Card gives you access to lots of student services.

Re-registration

As a returning student, it is important that you re-register each academic year as soon as you're invited to do so to officially continue your studies at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Student terms and conditions

The arrangements set out in these documents apply to students registered with the University and define the basis of the contractual agreement between you as the student and us as the University.