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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year
York St John University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year course at York St John University.
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UCAS Tariff
48
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L542
Here's what York St John University says about its Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year course.
The BA (Hons) programmes with Foundation Year are open to a wide range of students who do not yet have the qualifications to apply for an undergraduate degree programme. Successful completion of the Foundation Year will allow progression onto our Children, Young People and Society course:
If you want to work with children, young people and families in social care or a related setting then this is the degree for you. Studying this subject means engaging with some challenging issues, and if you are serious about making a real difference in people’s lives, you will find it extremely rewarding.
Guided by principles of equality, inclusion and social justice, you will consider how best to support young people, families and the communities around them. We keep our course relevant and meaningful by engaging with many of the issues and barriers affecting children and young people today. This might include discussions about mental health, abuse, social mobility, injustice, and issues of diversity and difference. You will consider the barriers affecting individual development, the wider societal issues that surround them and the ways we can support them.
You will benefit from studying alongside students on related courses. Together you will learn about: How children and young people develop Child protection and safeguarding requirements How specific groups of learners may be labelled and stereotyped, leading to marginalisation and exclusion Mental health in children and young people The impact of disability, socio-economic status, trauma and abuse on development and education.
The specialist knowledge you will gain by choosing this course includes: Exploring the nature of childhood and the social structures influencing it including the family, the state and school Evaluating strategies to support families and reflect on the importance of working in partnership with parents. Challenging assumptions and misconceptions about young people and technology Considering the effectiveness of state interventions in the lives of children, young people and families. You will also gain valuable practical experience, carrying out 105 hours of work experience through your placement module
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Children, Young People and Education
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Childhood and youth studies
Start date
21 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 | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
York St John University student reviews
Showing 43 reviews
1st year student
2 years ago
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
2 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
2 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
2 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
2 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
2 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John 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 York St John University students who took the Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
94%
med
Learning opportunities
94%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
87%
low
Assessment and feedback
87%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
low
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
low
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
82%
low
Student voice
82%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
med
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?
89%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
low
Student information
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Geography | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about York St John University graduates who took Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
35%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Caring personal services
10%
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year.
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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