Software Engineering with Foundation Year

Bridge the gap between technology and business innovation with a degree in Business Information Technology. Learn how to use technology to drive business success and build the skills top employers are looking for in digital transformation, IT strategy, and tech-driven entrepreneurship. Whether you’re aspiring to be a digital lead in an organisation or build your own tech-driven enterprise, this IT and business degree will prepare you for a thriving future.

What you’ll learn
• Develop the skills to design and develop IT systems to solve real-world problems.



• Master digital strategy as you grasp how to adopt new technologies, research their impacts, build a business case.



• Opt to do a placement year between years 2 and 3 to gain first-hand industry experience. You can choose this option once you've joined us and we'll support you throughout.



• Collaborate across teams by working with specialists in a variety of areas.



• Analyse the requirements for new or replacement digital systems and gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing them.



Throughout your studies, you’ll develop your understanding of how an organisation, its people, and its technology can improve business sustainability. Through group study and agile style working, you’ll learn how to create IT solutions, solving problems sourced from industry.

This digital transformation course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a wide range of tech careers, from business analysis and IT consultancy to digital project management and beyond.

Specialist facilities
You'll study in our multimillion-pound Verena Holmes building with direct access to four extensive computing labs equipped with up-to-date technology, virtual reality facilities, and a makerspace where you can collaborate on projects with other students. You’ll gain real-world experience through projects provided by companies across the region. We are one of a few universities that follow the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) approach to problem solve computing issues. Developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it enables you to learn in a practical, hands-on way to find creative solutions to challenges faced by industry.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.

CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.

With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.

Click register interest now to secure your place at CCCU this September.