Entry requirements

General requirements for all pathways

Candidates must prove that they meet all the following entry requirements before the start of the programme. All overseas qualifications must be accompanied by Naric equivalence.

  • Ordinary Degree (at least 300 credits in any subject, 60 at level 6), Honours Degree or Foundation Degree in Early Years for UPP
  • Ability to read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in English to a standard equivalent to Level C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (English studied as a foreign language is not an equivalent) *
  • GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics *

* Please note that some tests stated as being a GCSE equivalent are not accepted for EYPS, please contact your provider for advice on suitable courses before booking

Candidates on all Pathways must have a CRB completed by the EYPS provider at the candidate's own expense.

All candidates on funded Pathways must have the right work and study in the UK for at least the duration of their pathway.

All candidates will attend an interview and undertake a written English and maths test.

Additional requirements for Graduate Practitioner Pathways

  • Candidates must be employed in an appropriate Early Years setting for at least 16 hours per week
  • Candidates must be working at settings that deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to be funded.
  • Eligible setting types meeting the above are:
    • Any setting on the Early Years Register
    • Nursery schools
    • Independent schools
    • Maintained schools

No degree?

If you are a current practitioner with experience and have an early years level 3 qualification you could join a Foundation Degree or a similar route towards EYPS.