Overview

The Early Years, Teaching and Learning (Hons) top-up course at Kingston University has been developed to build upon your working practice through the examination of social, political and cultural aspects of early education. As part of this blended programme, you'll become an advocate for children and consider how creativity and play act as tools for children's learning.

You will position yourself as a leader of practice and learn how to make critical decisions that can transform practice. The course offers you an opportunity to explore multi-disciplinary working, deepen your knowledge and understanding of transitions that occur in childhood and examine current issues in early education.

Career:

Graduates from the Early Years: Teaching & Learning BA (Hons) top-up course can continue to postgraduate study and continuing professional development, including Qualified Teacher Status and/or a Master of Research (Education). Alternatively, they can take on many roles within the sector, such as:

Early Years Manager
Children's Centre Manager
Early Years Lead Practitioner
Family Outreach Worker
Assessor/Tutor

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Transition and Transformation

Creativity and Critical Thinking

Critical Choices For Leaders

Dissertation in an aspect of Professional Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Educational Psychology Teaching View 403 other Bachelors in Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

FdA (or equivalent) in Early Years and experience in a relevant setting. 240 CATS points. Employment in an appropriate setting (paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for the duration of the course. Normally, two years' experience in an appropriate setting.
Your background experience, previous education and training equivalent to the typical offer will be considered if you do not meet the formal entry requirements. Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is offered for those who are unsure of the current value of their qualifications. We are seeking people who wish to enthuse and motivate young children as well as developing further their own knowledge, skills and understanding in young children's care and education.

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Tuition Fees

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9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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