UndergraduateFoundation DegreeUCAS: X325

Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs Foundation Degree

Name: Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs Foundation Degree
Price: 14585 GBP
Availability: InStock

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury, England

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2 yearsDuration

£14,585Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the FD Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs Foundation Degree provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Advance your career in childhood education with our two-year Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs Foundation Degree. Designed for professionals already working or volunteering in education, childcare, or support roles, this flexible Level 5 course will allow you to study alongside your current job role. This part-time, interdisciplinary-focused course is perfect for those who are looking to upskill and specialise in special educational needs (SEN) across early years, schools, or youth services. Co-developed with practitioners, the course blends theory with practice, giving you ... 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

Neurodiversity and Inclusive Practice

Child Development and Learning Theories

Special Educational Needs Assessment and Intervention

Education Policy and SEN Legislation

Professional Practice and Reflective Learning

Multi-agency Working and Community Support

Supporting Autism and Communication Needs

Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

UCAS Code:X325

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

£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 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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