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Childhood, Youth and Communities Foundation Degree at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

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, focusing on the inter-agency impact and effective collaborations.
  • Critically evaluate approaches to supporting the well-being and sustainable impact of our communities within contexts of social inequality and policy change.
  • Design research-informed, creative interventions that put children and young people at the centre.
  • Understand how social inequality, policy and advocacy shape support for children and families.
  • Reflect on your professional practice through shared learning with peers across the sector.
What’s more, you’ll join a diverse community of learners, supported by expert tutors who understand the demands of studying alongside work and family life. Following successful completion of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to continue your professional development by moving on to our one-year BA (Hons) top-up degree qualification. 91% of our students were satisfied with the teaching in the subject area of Childhood and Youth Studies - National Student Survey 2025 Study options and Location Twilight:
  • Canterbury Campus
  • Medway Campus

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
X321
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

This course is the Generic Twilight, held Tuesday evenings from 5 - 8 pm.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/undergraduate/childhood-studies-fd-18-19.aspx

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £8705 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8705 Year 1
Scotland £8705 Year 1
Wales £8705 Year 1
Channel Islands £8705 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £8705 Year 1
EU £14585 Year 1
International £14585 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Home (UK) Fees: The fees above are for the 2026/27 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2026/27. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Childhood, Youth and Communities Foundation Degree at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS