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UndergraduateFoundation DegreeUCAS: X321
Childhood, Youth and Communities Foundation Degree
Canterbury Christ Church UniversityCanterbury, England
2 yearsDuration
£14,585Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The FD Childhood, Youth and Communities Foundation Degree at Canterbury Christ Church University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This Childhood, Youth & Communities Foundation Degree is an innovative two-year, work-based course that enables you to continue in paid employment or volunteering as you work towards this Level 5 qualification. Co-designed by academics alongside our alumni and wider sector practitioners, this Foundation Degree will develop your professional skills and knowledge to become a specialist practitioner in areas of community support, development, and advocacy services for children, young people, and families. What you’ll learn - Critically explore theories of community development, focusi... International tuition fees are £14,585 per year, home/UK fees are £8,705 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
Community Development Theory and Practice
Child and Youth Well-being: Policy and Advocacy
Supporting Families Across Social Contexts
Inter-agency Collaboration and Partnership Working
Research Methods for Community Practitioners
Reflective Professional Practice and Learning
Designing Interventions for Young People
Inequality
Policy and Community Change
UCAS Code:X321
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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
£14,585
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£29,170
Home Student Fee
£8,705
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: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 23% above UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 32% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£22,000
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 averageNational 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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About Canterbury Christ Church University
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