15Nov
UndergraduateThis course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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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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.
- Canterbury Campus
- Medway Campus
Modules
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Please see our website
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
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 | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | 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:
Home (UK) tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government.
Canterbury Christ Church University expects the 2026/27 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degrees (excluding Foundation Year 0) and PGCE courses for Home students, to be set at the maximum tuition fee cap, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year.
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
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU