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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: CHYS

Childhood and Youth Studies (Top-Up)

University Centre South Devon
Paignton, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,000Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre South Devon, the BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies (Top-Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Paignton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. (Subject to Approval) This course is a top-up to convert the FdA Early Years Care and Education, FdA Teaching and Learning, FdA Education and Childhood, FdA Working with Children, Young People and Families, Diploma in Education and Training (DET), or similar Level 5 qualifications into a full Honours Degree. The course consolidates the skills and knowledge you have previously acquired, whilst further developing your understanding of working practice. The programme has been designed to equip you with the knowledge base and capabilities to excel in your chosen profession or alternative gradu... Home/uk fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Children and young people’s development in an ecological context
Drawing upon a range of influential factors such as psychology
Education
Welfare
Sociology
Politics and economics
UCAS Code:CHYS
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,500

Home Student Fee

£9,000

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

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

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
91%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About University Centre South Devon

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