Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs (Top-up) BA (Hons)

<strong>Build on your existing expertise with our one-year Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs BA (Hons) Top-up degree</strong>. <br/><br/>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 part-time course is perfect for you if you want to continue working alongside your studies. <br/><br/>Created by sector professionals and alumni, this work-based degree bridges academic learning with real-world practice. Taught in flexible evening and weekend sessions at our Canterbury and Medway campuses, this course will empower you to lead inclusive change in educational and community settings. <br/><br/><strong>What you’ll learn</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• Lead inclusive projects that drive meaningful change for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Evaluate complex policy, research, and practice in childhood education through a critical, professional lens. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Design and implement effective team-based approaches that support learning and wellbeing. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop sustainable partnerships across education, health, and social care to improve outcomes. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Strengthen your leadership and reflective skills to influence practice and strategy in your setting. <br/><br/><br/><br/>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, social work, and other graduate professions, as well as furthering their existing professional standing. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/><strong>Study options and Location</strong><br/><br/><strong>Twilight:</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Canterbury Campus<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Medway Campus<br/><br/>

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University, you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study. <br/><br/>Ranked 1st in the UK for graduate employment (HESA: Graduate Outcomes 2023), Christ Church is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. Film production students can showcase their creativity in the fully-equipped Film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational skills in mock crime scenes, and medicine students can get a taste of life as a doctor in simulated hospital wards. <br/><br/>With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With Christ Church's societies including Music, Table Tennis, Cheese & Wine and Drama, you're bound to meet your friends for life. <br/><br/>Apply now to secure your place at Christ Church this September.