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PGCE Early Years Teacher Status at Teesside University

Teesside University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A postgraduate certificate in education leading to Early Years Teacher Status, for graduates employed in an early years setting in England. It is built around the Early Years Teachers' Standards and includes mentored practice.

Duration: 1 year part-time (1 day a week)  |  Intake: February, September  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Critical Review of Early Years Research and the Practice Portfolio, with assessment through a teaching portfolio and practice critique.

Career pathways

Leader of research-informed early years practice; roles include early years practitioner, teaching assistant and family support. The qualification enables teaching in nurseries and early years settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in English, maths and science. A first degree or equivalent (foundation degrees need at least 60 extra Level 6 credits). Acceptable early years subject knowledge, a Declaration of Suitability and employer recommendation, enhanced DBS check and a formal interview. Graduates must be in paid employment in an early years setting with the right to work in the UK. IELTS 7 in all components for international applicants. International applicants requiring a student visa cannot be accepted.

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International PGCE (initial teacher training) rate; tuition only Source

Intake: February, September

Duration: 1 year part-time (1 day a week)

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