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

This course provides a one-year, work-based top-up route to BA(Hons) Early Years: Teaching and Learning. It balances theory and practical subjects through a wide range of rewarding learning experiences.
We design our courses in collaboration with local authorities, schools, colleges and other educational organisations. This ensures you will keep up to date with the latest developments and initiatives.
Candidates who successfully complete the BA (Hons) top-up are well placed to pursue postgraduate opportunities to enhance their professional development in education and related fields. Many students return to Kingston University for postgraduate studies including Post Graduate Certificate of Education, Birth to Five Years with Early Years Teacher Status (Early Years Initial Teacher Training, the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and MA programmes.

This one-year course offers a route to a BA(Hons) in Early Years: Teaching & Learning for those who have a Foundation Degree in Early Years, or equivalent. This qualification will enable you to combine academic study with work-based learning. You will develop critical thinking and understanding whilst exploring theory and practical subjects through a range of learning experiences.

FdA in Early Years (sector-endorsed) or other relevant qualification
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 will be considered if you do not meet the formal entry requirements