Early Years: Teaching & Learning BA (Hons) top-up

Kingston University

United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton

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Kingston University

United Kingdom , London Borough of Sutton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

X111

Campuses

Kingston Hill

Employment based

with some attendance at Kingston Hill

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

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Duration 1 year(s)

Early Years: Teaching & Learning BA (Hons) top-up

About

Are you a professional working in Early Years looking to elevate your professional and theoretical knowledge of young children's learning and development? You might be a Childminder, Early Years Educator, Teaching Assistant or other professional who advocates for babies, children and families and keen to make a difference to your local community and the Early Years sector.

If you have a foundation degree in Early Years (or equivalent), this flexible course is ideal for developing your career. You'll be able to balance studies with your employment and gain a full BA (Hons) degree. This course has been developed with commuter students from diverse working backgrounds and students with a range of professional experience in mind.

This course 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 course, 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 in that occur in childhood and examine current issues in early education.

Graduate Practitioner Competencies Pathway

The Graduate Practitioner Competencies (GPC) Pathway offers you the opportunity to be assessed in practice to demonstrate you meet the nine Graduate Practitioner Competencies required by the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network (ECSDN) as part of your Professional Practice in the Early Years module.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 2025

FdA (or equivalent) in Early Years and experience in a relevant setting. Employment in an appropriate setting (paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for duration of the course. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.

FdA in Early Years or equivalent qualification
240 CATS points
Employment in appropriate setting for 16 hours a week minimum for the duration of the course
Normally two years' experience in appropriate setting
Your background experience, previous education and training will be considered if you do not meet the formal entry requirements

Graduate Practitioner Competencies Pathway

In addition to the above, to take part in GPC pathway, during the course you will need:

to be assessed in your workplace
to have access to alternative placements/work settings/community settings outside your usual place of work to provide evidence practice across the 0-8 age range (25 days)
mentoring support from a Critical Professional Associate (CPA) in the setting/s during placement.

Typical offer 2024

FdA in Early Years or equivalent qualification
240 CATS points
Employment in appropriate setting for 16 hours a week minimum for the duration of the course
Normally two years' experience in appropriate setting
Your background experience, previous education and training will be considered if you do not meet the formal entry requirements

Graduate Practitioner Competencies Pathway

In addition to the above, to take part in GPC pathway, during the course you will need:

to be assessed in your workplace
to have access to alternative placements/work settings/community settings outside your usual place of work to provide evidence practice across the 0-8 age range (25 days)
mentoring support from a Critical Professional Associate (CPA) in the setting/s during placement.

Alternative routes

We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that is equivalent to the typical offer.

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.

International

International students who have the necessary visa/permit to work in the UK are welcome to apply. Please note the course does not meet the criteria for Student Route visa. If you are unsure of the current immigration rules, please contact our CAS and Visa Compliance team at UKVI@kingston.ac.uk.

Country-specific information

You will find more information on country specific entry requirements in the International section of our website.

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Typical offer and UCAS points explained

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Career

After you graduate

Graduation can lead to many roles within the sector as well as postgraduate study and continuing professional development, including Qualified Teacher Status and/or a Master of Research (Education).