Canterbury Christ Church University
Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs Foundation Degree
Canterbury, England, United Kingdom · UCAS X325
Level
Bachelor
Duration
2 years
Campus
MidKent College - Maidstone Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
X325
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Course Overview
Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs Foundation Degree at Canterbury Christ Church University in Canterbury, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Special education graduates work with pupils with additional learning needs in mainstream and specialist settings, with roles as SENCOs, learning support teachers and specialist practitioners highly valued across all school types.
Student life (indicative)
Canterbury offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
38,385
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
4.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs Foundation Degree
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs Foundation Degree topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Early childhood studies
- Special educational needs coordination
- Youth studies
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
38,385
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
4%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
Canterbury offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Canterbury offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Thriving student social scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Great café culture
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Special education graduates work with pupils with additional learning needs in mainstream and specialist settings, with roles as SENCOs, learning support teachers and specialist practitioners highly valued across all school types.
- Special education graduates work with pupils with additional learning needs in mainstream and specialist settings, with roles as SENCOs, learning support teachers and specialist practitioners highly valued across all school types.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,375/month budget (housing $800, food $300, transport $80) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,375/month budget (housing $800, food $300, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.