UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X324

Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up)

Name: Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up)
Price: 17000 GBP
Availability: InStock

Canterbury Christ Church University

Chatham, England

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1 yearDuration

£17,000Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) at Canterbury Christ Church University. Based in Chatham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Build on your existing expertise with our one-year Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs BA (Hons) Top-up degree. Ideal for those who have undertaken the equivalent Foundation Degree and are already working in early years, schools, youth services, or family support, this level 6 qualification will enhance your knowledge, leadership skills, and career potential. This course is perfect for you if you want to continue working alongside your studies. Created by sector professionals and alumni, this work-based degree bridges academic learning with real-world practice. 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

Leadership in Educational Settings

Special Educational Needs Policy and Practice

Inclusive Pedagogy and Child Development

Research Methods and Critical Evaluation

Inter-professional Practice in Children's Services

Supporting Wellbeing and Resilience in Young People

Reflective Practice and Professional Leadership

Dissertation in Childhood and Youth Studies

UCAS Code:X324

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	59	—	—	—	—

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 Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper 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

86%

Overall

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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