A public research university based in Canterbury, Kent, England, Canterbury Christ Church University was founded as a Church of England college for teacher training in 1962 and granted university status in 2005. The university is an esteemed member of the UK’s Cathedrals Group (officially the Council of Church Universities and Colleges or CCUC), and Association for Modern Universities i.e. MillionPlus.
The university has an established history to possess strength in areas of Social Care, Health, Sports, Arts, and Education. Research centers at this university are actively shaping policies and practices across Kent, Medway and the UK. The NICER (National Institute for Christian Education Research) is one such center prominently known to promote research to inform the contribution of faith to the public understanding of education. Similarly, Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health examines roles related to participation in activities of creative arts that could play a major role in wellbeing and good health. SPEAR (Sport, Physical Education & Activity Research) Centre, on the other hand, has a national level reputation for excellence and innovation. In addition, LASAR (Learning about Science and Religion) Research Centre is focused onto engaging big questions bridging, religion, science and humanities.
Masters by Research, MPhil PhD by Thesis and PhD by Portfolio including PhD by Publication options are extensively available to help students get access to advanced research topics and centers and bring out the best in the community. Topics covering research in the areas of Business and Management, History, English, Linguistics, Theology, Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Law, Policing, and Criminal Justice, Creative and Performing Arts, Music and Media, Education, Childhood and Youth Studies, Politics, International Relations, and Sociology, Medicine, Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science and Science, Information Technology, and Engineering are actively available at the university. Research supervisors can be contacted as per the profiles mentioned in the course page and proposal forms can be downloaded and applied accordingly. English language proficiency generally asks a student to possess at least an IELTS of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0.
To support areas of research, latest facilities are incorporated so that students and staffs will be able to work in an inspirational stimulating environment blended with innovative and collaborative approaches to learning, research and teaching ultimately contributing to producing works of highest quality and enhancing the economy of the UK. The Verena Holmes building, Hi-tech SportsLab, Daphne Oram creative arts building, Augustine House, Anatomy Learning Centre, Hydra Suite, Specialist engineering facilities – Canterbury, Film and media facilities, Specialist health facilities, Forensic lab and crime scene facilities, Specialist science facilities – Canterbury are all parts of supporting research so that an individual can reach their full potential in solving emerging problems and make groundbreaking contributions in their field of study.
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