Childhood, Youth & Communities (Top Up) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Childhood, Youth & Communities (Top Up) BA (Hons)
Study Childhood, Youth & Communities at level 6 and graduate with a full honours degree. This one-year, work-based course, which follows on from our Foundation Degree, enables you to continue in paid employment or volunteering as you work towards this qualification.
Whether youre already working in education, social care, or the voluntary sector, this flexible top-up degree helps you become a confident and impactful practitioner in community support, advocacy, and inclusion.
What youll learn
• Lead impactful commun...
<strong>Study Childhood, Youth & Communities at level 6 and graduate with a full honours degree. This one-year, work-based course, which follows on from our Foundation Degree, enables you to continue in paid employment or volunteering as you work towards this qualification.</strong> <br/><br/>Whether youre already working in education, social care, or the voluntary sector, this flexible top-up degree helps you become a confident and impactful practitioner in community support, advocacy, and inclusion. <br/><br/><strong>What youll learn</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• Lead impactful community and advocacy projects that support children, young people, and families. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborate across services to strengthen inclusive, sustainable partnerships in your sector. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Investigate key issues like social inequality, media influence, and youth voice. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop leadership, research, and communication skills tailored to real-world professional practice. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore ethical frameworks and inclusive practices that shape today’s support services. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore real-world issues such as social justice, children’s rights, community leadership, and inter-agency collaboration. <br/><br/><br/><br/>Co-designed with industry professionals, alumni, and academics, this course blends theory with practical insight. Youll study through evening and occasional weekend sessions at our Canterbury and Medway campuses, supported by tutors who understand the challenges of balancing work, study, and family. <br/>Whether youre continuing in study from the Foundation Degree, looking to progress in your current role, explore new career paths, or move on to postgraduate study – including teacher training – this top-up degree gives you the opportunity to unlock a wide range of rewarding graduate careers. <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/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X326
Institution Code
C10
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
240 credits of advanced standing (usually a Foundation Degree or similar; for example, a Diploma of Higher Education or other accumulated credits at levels 4 and 5) in a related area). GCSE English grade C (or equivalent) If you do not have English at GCSE grade C or above you will be required to take and pass the University Equivalency tests for entry onto this course. Additional entry requirements Full-time work-based: with 15 hours per week employment or voluntary work in a child or young people's setting. Entry is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |












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