Taking that final leap and making an application can be both exciting and daunting and you’ll probably still have lots of questions about your studies and university life. When you start your student life at Christ Church, our specialist advisers can provide advice and support about anything that’s worrying you.
Starting your university life
Learning resources
Once you’ve accepted an offer to study with us, you’ll find all the information you need through our student webpages and Course Essentials. Before you arrive, our student-led Facebook groups and peer mentoring scheme are there to help make your transition to university just that little bit easier. Additionally, when you arrive, our Welcome Hub, student Welcome Ambassadors and face-to-face campus orientations will help you access our services and support, and kickstart your learning.
With hundreds of thousands of books, journals and electronic resources available 24/7 via LibrarySearch, you’re sure to be able to find the information you need. Our library staff at Augustine House Canterbury and Drill Hall Medway will be on hand to assist you throughout your time at University. Specialist support is also provided by our team of dedicated Faculty Learning Developers and Learning and Research Support Librarians, who provide one-to-one tutorials, workshops and tailored resources aimed at developing the study skills and digital capabilities you’ll need to succeed.
Support with English language If English isn’t your first language, the Academic English Language Team, as part of the Centre for Language and Linguistics, is available to offer guidance. You can meet a tutor, attend workshops on specific areas of difficulty in academic English, and access online modules in academic writing, reading and other essential skills through the Learning Skills Hub.
Our on-campus bookshop is one of the oldest independent academic bookshops in the UK, stocking a wide range of books supporting your chosen subject area. Over half a million general and academic titles are available to order for the following day with price-match and book bundle offers. The bookshop also hosts many author readings and events throughout the year. Your studies will be supported through a range of digital platforms and resources provided through our Blackboard virtual learning environment. These will supplement and enhance the teaching provided on-site, allowing you to engage with staff and students across the University, play and repeat recordings made by your lecturers, and review and reflect on your learning both on- and off-campus. The Virtual PC and Student Apps Store ensure you’ll have all the software you need for your course, wherever you are. 13
