FdA Childhood Studies (with SEN) Foundation Degree  

Undergraduate, 2 Years, Full Time

Canterbury Christ Church University

21106 FdA Childhood Studies (with SEN) Foundation Degree

A-Level or Level 3 Course in related field

Applicants are required to hold a qualification at A level (or an equivalent Level 3 qualification). HLTA status may also be accepted as a Level 3 equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet the level 3 entry requirements, but have the appropriate work experience, you may be offered an opportunity to join the course, subject to the agreement of your employer. In this case, you will be required to take and pass the Orientation module prior to starting, for which there is charge.
GCSE English Grade 4

You must have a GCSE pass in English at grade 4, or Functional Skills at level 2 with a commitment to gain a GCSE pass at grade 4 or above on completion of the Foundation Degree.

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. There is a charge for this test. OR, if you have Functional Skills Level 2 (English) you can gain entry onto this course, with the expectation that you will independently complete the University English equivalency test, or gain a GCSE English language qualification during the course.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

Polytechnic Diploma (BTEB) with a final grade of at least 65%

Bachelor of Arts, Science or Commerce (Pass) awarded after 3 years of study with a minimum final grade of at least 60% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/bangladesh

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/bangladesh

Academic Requirements:

Direct to CCCU:

Successful completion of standard 12 th with 60% average and one further year of study

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/india

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/india

Academic Requirements:

Intermediate Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Students from Pakistan having completed school level education only will be expected to take IFC or IFY pathways as appropriate
2-year Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce (Pass) from an HEC accredited institution with a minimum final grade of at least 60%/First Class
3-year Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce (Honours) from an HEC accredited institution with a minimum final grade of at least 60%/First Class
Bachelor of Technology (Pass) from an HEC accredited institution with a minimum final grade of at least 60%/First Class

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/pakistan

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/pakistan

Academic Requirements:

Please note that the following information is just a guideline. Please check the entry requirements for your specific course as these may differ. You can check this by visiting the course page.

Please also find more detailed information on our English Language Requirements page

For Year 1 entry you should have completed one of the below:

a recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution following a validated UK syllabus
British Board A Levels or IB Diploma.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/nepal

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/nepal

Academic Requirements:

We require students taking the Deftese Pjekurie (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or Diplome e Matures Shteterore (Diploma of State Matura) to successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/albania

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/albania

Academic Requirements:

Direct to CCCU: Students completing school level education in Nigeria will be required to complete IFC or IFY pathways as appropriate

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/nigeria

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/nigeria

Academic Requirements:

For Year 1 entry you should have completed one of the below:

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
a recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution following a validated UK syllabus.
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Upper Credit or Distinction
For Year 2 entry you should have completed:

University Diploma (CGPA of 3.0+)

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/ghana

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/ghana