Exciting changes to our courses

Our University is known for providing the skills and knowledge employers value – in fact, we’re in the top 20 in the UK for graduates going into employment after their degree (according to the HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024).

But we know that we need to stay ahead of the curve and continue to deliver outstanding outcomes and experience for all our students.

That’s why we’re embracing change here at CCCU. We have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that all our students are work-ready for when they graduate.

So, in line with our Vision 2030 strategy, we have carried out a complete review of how we offer our courses.

Launching in September 2025, our new students starting on a range of courses* will be the first to experience this exciting new approach to teaching and learning. From September 2026 all courses will reflect the exciting changes that are currently being introduced. 

So, what does it mean to you?

Our courses* will incorporate modules that will enable you to:

Achieve student success

These are bitesize modules designed to help you settle in and obtain core skills such as critical thinking, digital literacy, and sustainability. You’ll engage with contemporary, thought-provoking topics and issues whilst maximising your chance of success right from the start of your studies. An example could be “Inclusive Teamwork and Leadership”.

Find out more about our Student Success modules. 

Engage with contemporary topics

In a world where work is changing, we’re making sure that our courses include opportunities for you to engage with relevant, thought-provoking topics that are currently shaping our current climate. Topics include:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Sustainability 
• Social justice.

You will have the chance to share learning experiences with students from other subjects, meet more people, and make new connections. Through this combination of topics, you will master vital collaborative skills that will set you up for graduate roles.

Find out more about our Interdisciplinary modules. 

Work with industry or the community

You will have the chance to work with an industry or community partner on a Client Project or take part in an Innovation Challenge. These modules will give you the opportunity to gain real-world experience as you practise client relations through a collaborative project.

Find out more about our Industry, Careers and Enterprise modules. 

Study abroad

This option will enable you to experience different cultures and meet new people during your studies.

You will have an educational experience that is:

Innovative

Our curriculum will stimulate your curiosity, encourage you to engage with emergent technologies, and develop your digital skills.

Inclusive

Our inclusive curriculum has sustainability, equity, and wellbeing at its heart, fostering emotional literacy and compassion for yourself, others, and the earth.

Industry-responsive

You will have the opportunity to work on real-world challenges in an authentic way, preparing you to be a highly employable graduate.

You will become a graduate who is:

Creative

You will be a curious and critical thinker who is able to navigate complex problems and envision innovative solutions.

Courageous

You will be able to confront challenges with confidence and determination, empowered to stand up for what matters, and make a positive difference in the world.

Collaborative

You will become an effective communicator, engaging compassionately with others in and across local and global communities.

We are very excited about this new approach and look forward to sharing more information with you over the summer. More details about course content will be available on the course page from the end of August.

*Some courses that are accredited by Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs) (e.g. Nursing) and apprenticeship courses may differ. Postgraduate taught courses will combine interdisciplinary learning with a Client Brief or Innovation Challenge.

Courses from September 2025 include: