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BA (Hons) Early Years Teacher (Early Years Teacher (EYTS) degree apprenticeship) at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A Level 6 Early Years Teacher degree apprenticeship leading to a BA (Hons) Early Years Teacher with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), taught online through live sessions, recorded content and independent study alongside workplace practice with children from birth to age five.

Faculty: School of Education and Childhood  |  Duration: Typically three years  |  Intake: January  |  Study mode: Online; degree apprenticeship  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Practice 1, Professional Skills, Foundation of Childhood, Early Years Curriculum (EYFS). Year two: Practice 2, Professional Skills and Leadership, Inclusive Practice and Researching Ethical Pedagogies, Curriculum Exploration. Year three: Reflective Practice, Exploring the Adult Role, Policy and Research and the end-point assessment.

Career pathways

Graduates qualify as Early Years Teachers and can progress to leadership positions in early years settings or to postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Level 4 entry: typical offer 96 UCAS Tariff points with no subject requirements, plus GCSE grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Science (Functional or Key Skills Level 2 are not accepted). Higher-level qualifications such as a degree or PG Diploma may be considered instead of tariff points, and applicants with considerable relevant work experience are considered individually. A Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship entry route also exists. Application deadline for both entry levels: 29 October 2026. Before starting, applicants complete an enhanced DBS check, overseas criminal record certificates where applicable, a Suitability Declaration Form including a Fitness to Teach assessment, and a satisfactory employer health check, and provide a full education and employment history. Apprentices must be employed in a relevant role, receive at least the apprentice minimum wage, complete at least six hours per week of off-the-job training during contracted working hours, and have employer support; applications are made through the employer.

Intake: January

Duration: Typically three years

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