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Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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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.

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16Aug
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Course summary

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 part-time 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. Taught in flexible evening and weekend sessions at our Canterbury and Medway campuses, this course will empower you to lead inclusive change in educational and community settings. What you’ll learn

  • Lead inclusive projects that drive meaningful change for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN).
  • Evaluate complex policy, research, and practice in childhood education through a critical, professional lens.
  • Design and implement effective team-based approaches that support learning and wellbeing.
  • Develop sustainable partnerships across education, health, and social care to improve outcomes.
  • Strengthen your leadership and reflective skills to influence practice and strategy in your setting.
This top-up degree is a powerful step toward senior roles in childhood education, SEN coordination, or further study. Graduates progress into teaching, youth work, educational psychology, social work, and other graduate professions, as well as furthering their existing professional standing. If you’re looking to advance your career and continue to make a difference, then apply to study Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs BA (Hons) Top-up. Study options and Location Daytime:
  • London and South East Colleges, Orpington
Twilight:
  • Canterbury Campus
  • Medway Campus
  • Mid Kent College, Maidstone
  • South Thames College Group, Kingston

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

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see our website

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

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £15500 Year 1
International £15500 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 Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535. 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 2025/26 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 2025/26 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS