Children and Young People's Nursing with foundation year

Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course.

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year one of the degree onwards will be from our Coventry University campus.

Children and young people’s nurses focus on delivering care to people under the age of 25, their families and support networks. This course will equip you to care for the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of young people whilst ensuring they are appropriately safeguarded.

Foundation Year
The foundation year course helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. In addition, you will also explore fundamental knowledge in areas such as anatomy, physiology and pathology, professional practice and approaches to health and wellbeing.

Degree
• Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as a Children and Young People’s Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) (please see Accreditation section for more information).



• Gain the skills to act as an advocate, empowering young people to be active participants in their care.



• Work with families and wider relevant support networks, in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care.



• Learn to collaborate and thrive across and within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate evidenced-based, safe care delivery.



• Study one module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.



• All eligible students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the Government of £5,000 per year. You can apply for additional payments if you incur childcare costs.



- 50% of your learning will take place in diverse practice-based learning environments where you will apply your theoretical knowledge to the real world.


Why you should study this course
Foundation Year
• Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.



• Provides a grounding in key areas of anatomy, physiology, health and wellbeing.



Degree
The course is aimed at committed and enthusiastic individuals who embody a compassionate attitude and are eager to acquire the skills to deliver professional, impactful and evidence-informed care.


• Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as a children and young people’s nurse from the outset.



• Learn to thrive in dynamic healthcare environments and multidisciplinary teams, developing your relationship management skills.



• Gain a strong sense of professional accountability, in preparation to lead, influence and supervise others.



• Delivered by a team that includes highly skilled, knowledgeable, nursing and allied health professionals.



• Develop your digital fluency, curiosity, critical and reflective thinking.



• Access to success coaches, placement supervisors and specialist support for mathematics and academic writing.



Please visit Coventry University's website for more information.

Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.