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Diploma of Early Years Teacher EYTS

Kingston University London

  • Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Kingston University London campus

About the program

A one-year PGCE for practitioners working with children from birth to five, Leading to Early Years Teacher Status.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Early Years Teacher EYTS. Apply concepts related to two 30-credit modules in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

  • Early years teaching
  • Management
  • Running an early years setting
  • Master's study

Curriculum

  • Two 30-credit modules
  • Perspectives on policy
  • Practice and professionalism for teachers and reflexive teaching
  • On early years pedagogy and the EYFS framework
  • With placements in an early years setting and a Key Stage 1 school leading to Early Years Teacher Status.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Postgraduate teacher training: shortlisted applicants attend an online interview
  • Admission is subject to enhanced DBS and health checks
  • Subject-specific entry on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Relevant prior qualification as specified by the institution.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each)

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page for entry and English requirements. Apply through the Department for Education Apply for teacher training service (gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training) using the Apply button on the course page. Attend the online interview via Microsoft Teams if shortlisted. Complete the enhanced DBS and health checks. Accept the offer
  2. Request a CAS and apply for the Student Route visa with proof of funds. Complete enrolment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,200 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusKingston Hill
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education
DepartmentEducation and teaching
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.