Early Years: Education and Leadership in Practice (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Early Years: Education and Leadership in Practice (Top-Up) BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Writing at Kingston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Writing.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Writing at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £19500 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £25500 | £15500 - £25000 | £17000 - £29500 |
All English Studies courses of Kingston University
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20738 | £17423 | £20425 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18446 - £26123 | £12846 - £22039 | £15406 - £26500 |
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Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston
- Refine your skills and competencies as an early years leader through professional reflection, critical thinking and developing your own research on this degree course.
- This course is designed in collaboration with local authorities, Early Years settings and other educational organisations.
- The course reflects the evolving needs of the Early Years sector, ensuring you’ll be kept up to date with the latest developments and initiatives in Early Years.
- 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.
About this course
If you have a foundation degree in Early Years and are employed in a setting, this course offers a work-based route to a BA (Hons) degree in one year. You’ll earn while you learn, combining academic study with work based learning.
This course has been designed to develop your leadership practices within an educational setting. You’ll build upon your working practice knowledge and examine the latest research and issues concerning early education. The course considers inclusive practice, supporting families and children through transitions and working in partnership in a multi-agency context.
You’ll develop your critical thinking and understanding while exploring theory and practical subjects through a range of learning experiences. Assignments enable you to draw on your professional knowledge in work based situations
Future Skills
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.
At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.
Career opportunities
You’ll be able to explore a range of employment opportunities, such as an Early Years manager as well as postgraduate study and continuing professional development, including those leading to Qualified Teacher Status and/or a Master of Research (Education).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Early Years: Education and Leadership in Practice (Top-Up) BA (Hons) at Kingston University
| 15% | Design occupations |
| 15% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
• 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
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing
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Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Early Years: Education and Leadership in Practice (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please visit our website for details regarding the lower fee rate for students who progress directly from the 2 year FdA course at Kingston to the Top Up.
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Kingston University in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #40
- #52
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #50
- #66
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #42
- #401
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 24 university rankings of Kingston University
About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
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Student composition of Kingston University
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Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Leadership”: 2555 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
