Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Business Information Systems with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

The BSc Business Information Systems at Canterbury Christ Church University equips students with the knowledge and skills to plan and set up IT systems. During this course, students learn how to analyse a system and find out the requirements for a system. Also, students learn how to replace legacy systems by modernising them and keeping them up to date.

The foundation year is essential for students who want to pursue a degree in Business Information Systems but may lack the necessary academic skills and self-confidence. It serves as the preparatory year to bridge the skills and knowledge of the fundamentals for a smoother transition into the more advanced topics in undergraduate courses later on. 

During the degree course, students gain an in-depth understanding of organisations, technology, and their users through extensive academic coursework and numerous project works and group projects.

Business Information Systems graduates at Canterbury Christ Church University also learn how to replace existing systems and gain hands-on experience designing and implementing them. In addition to practical aspects, students learn about legal requirements and ethical questions associated with the profession.

Entry requirements

Here are the typical entry requirements to study BSc Business Information Systems with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University:

Grade Requirements

  • Applicants need a UCAS tariff Point of 64, A minimum of two A Levels or a BTEC National Diploma or a combination of BTEC and A Level qualifications equivalent to two A Levels (such as a BTEC subsidiary certificate) and one A Level

  • Applicants may submit an equivalent international qualification.

English Proficiency

Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • CCCU Alumni Discount

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Funding for Horticulture MSc by Research

    This funding will cover at least the fees for the course for home students, with some funding left over for living costs.

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

Studying a BSc in Business Information Systems With Foundation Year opens up a wide range of career opportunities in the IT and business sectors, including: 

  • Systems Analyst 

  • IT Consultant

  • Project Manager

  • Data Analyst

  • Information Security Analyst

  • Web Developer

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee (2025/2026) for the BSc Business Information Systems with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500 (for international students) and £9,535 for UK Students.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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