Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
York St John University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Childhood and Youth Studies at York St John University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Childhood and Youth Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Childhood and Youth Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21440 | £18857 | £21247 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17452 - £25842 | £13458 - £23968 | £14991 - £27700 |
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Course Description
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
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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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at York St John University
| 25% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 20% | Protective service occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 0% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Childhood and Youth Studies
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | year 1 |
| International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 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:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
L542
University Rankings
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About York St John University
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Student composition of York St John University
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Total number of students enrolled at York St John University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5310
- postgraduates:
- 1685
- Total:
- 6995
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FAQ about Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year BA (Hons) York St John University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (25%), Protective service occupations (20%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%), Engineering professionals (10%)
- 30 graduates rated the course 91. This means that 91% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Children, Young People and Society with Foundation Year BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at York St John University.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of