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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X211

Early Years: Teaching and Learning - Top-Up (Graduate Practitioner)

Kingston University
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,925Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Early Years: Teaching and Learning - Top-Up (Graduate Practitioner) at Kingston University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Reasons to choose Kingston - Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories. - The Graduate Practitioner Competencies (CPC) Pathway offers 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). Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning Theories
Early Years Curriculum and Pedagogy
Professional Practice and Leadership
Safeguarding and Child Wellbeing
Family Engagement and Inclusive Practice
Research Methods in Early Childhood Studies
Graduate Practitioner Portfolio Development
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:X211
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,925

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,925

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Kingston University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£25,500£28,000£31,000
5 years£26,500£33,500£37,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

83%Working
1%Studying
6%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
86%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Kingston University

Kingston University offers Early Years: Teaching and Learning - Top-Up (Graduate Practitioner) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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