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Building Services Engineering with Foundation Year

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

1st in the UK for continuing students in the subject area of general engineering
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With the foundation year, you'll build a strong academic base. You'll learn essential skills in mathematics, programming, applied science, and engineering, all of which are key to your success in the main degree. This year is all about preparing you, so you are ready to handle the challenges of the engineering course with confidence. It will also help you grasp the fundamental concepts, making your move into the full degree smooth and successful.

A Building Services Engineering degree at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) will give you the skills to excel in designing and developing sustainable, efficient buildings. You'll learn to balance technical knowledge with practical application, ensuring your designs are functional and innovative.

At CCCU you'll develop the technical expertise to create sustainable, efficient, and comfortable environments. With a focus on practical training, you'll gain hands-on experience and problem-solving skills essential for the industry. You'll learn to design and manage complex building systems, from heating and cooling to electrical and plumbing.

Throughout the course you’ll be supported by staff and will develop your skill set through varied activities and assessments. From residential to commercial projects, this course will prepare you for a wide range of exciting career opportunities in the thriving construction industry.

By the end of your degree, you'll be well-prepared to tackle complex engineering problems and contribute to real-world solutions.

Specialist facilities
Our multimillion-pound Verena Holmes building is home to our engineering workshop, mechatronics lab, makerspace and mechanical physics lab, all equipped with industry-standard technology such as wind turbines, plasma cutters, laser systems, industry-leading 3D printers, a water treatment plant, a bioreactor, a distillation column, and more.

Modules

Course Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/building-services-engineering-with-foundation-year

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H138
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland
  • International
  • EU
  • United Kingdom

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H138
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
DDE

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 64

Scottish Higher

Please see our website for information

Access to HE Diploma
Pass: 45

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Please see our website for information

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP

Please see our website for information https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£5760
EU & International£17000

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Home (UK) Fees:
Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government. Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year onwards.

International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding

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