Canterbury Christ Church University
Childhood Studies SEN Foundation Degree FD
Canterbury Christ Church University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h London South East Colleges (Orpington Campus)
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h North Kent College (Tonbridge)
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h South Thames Colleges Group (Kingston College)
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Medway Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Childhood Studies SEN Foundation Degree FD at Canterbury Christ Church University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.

Overall student satisfaction
69 /100
30 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Education and Teaching

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Education at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £27500 £33500
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £27000 £25000 - £30500 £27500 - £38000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Education and Teaching

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22820 £18460 £20799
25-75 percentile range £17528 - £26934 £13130 - £23882 £14555 - £27277
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

The Childhood Studies (with SEN) Foundation Degree gives you the opportunity to integrate study and setting-based practices, to help enhance your knowledge, and further your academic and professional learning.

Flexible in its format and led by specialist academics and experienced childhood practitioners, this course enables you to work and study at the same time.

If you are working on a paid or voluntary basis with children and young people in a setting such as a school, nursery, youth group or library service, or working in childcare of foster case. this course is a great option.

During the foundation degree, you'll reflect on a range of issues that affect the development of children and young people. You’ll explore the relationship between child development and practices in the workplace by carrying out practical research tasks. You’ll also investigate issues related to disability, autism, speech, language and social communication needs, and sensory differences and physical conditions.

Through inquiry, debate, reflection, and a purposeful integration of literature and current evidence related to child development and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), you’ll make meaningful connections to develop your practice and impact.

You’ll explore the childhood issues related to SEND in greater depth throughout the course, and examine child development from a range of perspectives, including psychology, sociology, policy and the history of education.

The practical nature of this course means you'll be able to apply newly acquired knowledge directly to your work, as an evidence-informed professional.

Location

This course is offered at our Canterbury and Medway campuses, North Kent College Tonbridge, and London and South East Colleges, Orpington.

Study options and location

Daytime and twilight study options are available, please see the list below for locations.

Daytime:

  • South Thames College Group, Kingston
  • London and South East Colleges, Orpington

Twilight:

  • Canterbury Campus
  • Medway Campus

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Childhood Studies SEN Foundation Degree FD at Canterbury Christ Church University

40% Elementary occupations
20% Nursing Professionals
20% Sales occupations
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • International Foundation
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Childhood Studies SEN Foundation Degree, FD, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of Canterbury Christ Church University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #41 
    • #52 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #63 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

See all 15 university rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University

About Canterbury Christ Church University

Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.

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Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University

Total number of students enrolled at Canterbury Christ Church University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
16485
postgraduates:
1720
Total:
18205
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

London South East Colleges (Orpington Campus)
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North Kent College (Tonbridge)
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South Thames Colleges Group (Kingston College)
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Medway Campus
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Main Site
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