Early Years: Education & Leadership in Practice BA(Hons) top-up: Entry requirements

Typical offer

• FdA in Early Years (sector-endorsed) or equivalent qualification
• 240 CATS points
• Employment in appropriate setting (paid or voluntary) 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

Other entry 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 actively welcome applications from mature students from a variety of backgrounds. 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 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 UK Tier 4 student visa. If you are unsure of the current immigration rules, please contact our International Student Advisory Centre at isac@kingston.ac.uk.

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised majority English speaking countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.