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PGDip in Early Childhood Education at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PGDip in Early Childhood Education is delivered mainly online in a flexible asynchronous format for busy professionals, with a one-week residential induction in Oxford in August.

Faculty: Department of Education  |  Department: Department of Education  |  Duration: 12 months (mainly online)  |  Intake: 23 August 2027  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Begins with a residential induction week and then core knowledge and professional practice modules across the year, delivered online.

Career pathways

Most students are already employed and use the qualification to enhance professional practice and support career development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any discipline (related disciplines such as education are an advantage). Applicants are expected to have experience of working in an early childhood setting and to be continuing in such a setting or to have regular practical access to one. English language (standard level): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component. Test must be taken no more than two years before the course start. Application deadline 7 January 2027.

Intake: 23 August 2027

Duration: 12 months part-time

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