Education: Early Years Teaching and Learning, BA (Hons), Kingston University London

Qualifications needed for 2025/26:

UCAS tariff points: 80-96

GCSE/IGCSE English grades 4–9 (C–A*) or equivalent.

The typical requirement for entry for this course is 80–96 UCAS points.

• A levels: A grade profile of CCC–CDD from any A level subjects.
• Access to HE: 96–80 UCAS tariff points in a related subject.
• BTEC: A grade profile of MMM–MMP or above in a related subject.
• CACHE: An extended diploma grade C or above in a related subject.
• T level: A T level graded pass with a core component of grace C.
• Non-tariff: Non-UCAS tariff-based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry, such as NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and other vocational qualifications. These will be assessed upon submission of application.
• Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry, with a minimum of 96–80 UCAS tariff points required. One of the qualifications must be in a related subject.
• Kingston University is committed to widening participation, and encourages applicants who may not have 'typical' qualifications or experience to contact the Kingston Education Admissions Department for advice and guidance.

Pathway-specific requirementsGraduate Practitioner Pathway

To achieve the Graduate Practitioner Status, on completion of the Early Childhood Graduate Competencies, have achieved Level 2 English and Maths qualifications at grade 4 or above, or hold a formally recognised equivalent.

Qualifications needed for 2026/27

UCAS tariff points: 80-96

GCSE/IGCSE English grades 4–9 (C–A*) or equivalent.

The typical requirement for entry for this course is 80–96 UCAS points.

• A levels: A grade profile of CCC–CDD from any A level subjects.
• Access to HE: 96–80 UCAS tariff points in a related subject.
• BTEC: A grade profile of MMM–MMP or above in a related subject.
• CACHE: An extended diploma grade C or above in a related subject.
• T level: A T level graded pass with a core component of grace C.
• Non-tariff: Non-UCAS tariff-based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry, such as NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and other vocational qualifications. These will be assessed upon submission of application.
• Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry, with a minimum of 96–80 UCAS tariff points required. One of the qualifications must be in a related subject.
• Kingston University is committed to widening participation, and encourages applicants who may not have 'typical' qualifications or experience to contact the Kingston Education Admissions Department for advice and guidance.

Pathway-specific requirementsGraduate Practitioner Pathway

To achieve the Graduate Practitioner Status, on completion of the Early Childhood Graduate Competencies, have achieved Level 2 English and Maths qualifications at grade 4 or above, or hold a formally recognised equivalent.