**The Childhood Studies 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 or foster care, this course is a grea...
**The Childhood Studies 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.**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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 or foster care, this course is a great option.<br/><br/>During the foundation degree, youll reflect on a range of issues that affect the development of children and young people. You’ll develop your academic study skills and cement your understanding of areas such as human growth and language development.<br/><br/>Through inquiry, debate, reflection, and a purposeful integration of literature and current evidence related to child development and special educational needs and disabilities, you’ll make meaningful connections to develop your practice and impact.<br/><br/>Youll examine child development from a range of perspectives exploring psychology, sociology, policy and the history of education. The practical nature of this course means youll be able to apply newly acquired knowledge directly to your work, as an evidence-informed professional. <br/><br/>**Location**<br/>This course is offered at our Canterbury and Medway campuses.<br/><br/>**Study options and location**<br/>Daytime and twilight study options are available, please see the list below for locations. <br/><br/>**Daytime:**<br/>• Medway Campus<br/>**Twilight:**<br/>• Canterbury Campus
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.
Ranked a top 5 UK university for Employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), CCCU 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 hosp...
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 a top 5 UK university for Employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), CCCU 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 CCCU'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 CCCU this September.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X321
Institution Code
C10
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
A2 level (or equivalent Level 3 qualifications), GCSE English Language at grade C or above (or equivalent). HLTA status may also be accepted as an L3 equivalent qualification. You may be asked to attend an interview A minimum of 6 months experience of working with children or young people (this can be cumulative) and you should be working in a child/youth related setting in a paid or voluntary basis for at least fifteen hours a week. Places are offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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