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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X326

Childhood, Youth & Communities (Top Up)

Canterbury Christ Church University
Chatham, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the BA (Hons) Childhood, Youth & Communities (Top Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Chatham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Study Childhood, Youth & Communities at level 6 and graduate with a full honours degree. This one-year, work-based course, which follows on from our Foundation Degree, enables you to continue in paid employment or volunteering as you work towards this qualification. Whether you're already working in education, social care, or the voluntary sector, this flexible top-up degree helps you become a confident and impactful practitioner in community support, advocacy, and inclusion. What you'll learn - Lead impactful community and advocacy projects that support children, young people, and... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Through evening and occasional weekend sessions
Supported by tutors who understand the challenges of balancing work
Study
Family
UCAS Code:X326
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£30,000£32,500
3 years£20,500£27,000£34,500
5 years£21,500£29,000£37,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
77%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University offers Childhood, Youth & Communities (Top Up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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