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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) course at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies or related subject and GCSE English Language at C or grade 4 and above.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. These students are taking Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | E |
| English Literature | B |
| Biology | C |
| None / other | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X324
Here's what Canterbury Christ Church University says about its Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) course.
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 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, this course will empower you to lead inclusive change in educational and community settings.
What you’ll learn
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Lead inclusive projects that drive meaningful change for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN).
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Evaluate complex policy, research, and practice in childhood education through a critical, professional lens.
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Design and implement effective team-based approaches that support learning and wellbeing.
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Develop sustainable partnerships across education, health, and social care to improve outcomes.
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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, and social work.
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.
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:
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Canterbury Campus
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Medway Campus
Source: Canterbury Christ Church University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) at Canterbury Christ Church University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Social Work, Education and Teacher Education (SWETE)
Location
Main Site | Canterbury
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Childhood and youth studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,000 per year |
| International | £17,000 per year |
The modules you will study
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Canterbury Christ Church University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Canterbury Christ Church University students who took the Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
97%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
97%
med
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
low
Organisation and management
77%
low
Organisation and management
77%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
low
How well organised is your course?
72%
low
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
med
Student voice
79%
low
Student voice
79%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. These students are taking Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
83%
In work, study or other activity
71%
Say it fits with future plans
59%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
16%
Welfare Professionals
14%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
9%
Caring personal services
7%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£32.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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