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Diploma of Early Years Teacher EYTS
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
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
- 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
- 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
| Campus | Kingston Hill |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education |
| Department | Education and teaching |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship 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.
Tuition is £19,200 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,950 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each). An interview is required.

