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PGCE - Early Years (0-5) at University of Worcester

University of Worcester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

At Worcester, we prepare you for a rewarding career as an Early Years Specialist through a mix of interactive seminars, group workshops and placements. Whether you’ve just graduated or are currently working in an early years setting, studying with us will give you the professional skills needed to become an inspiring and compassionate practitioner with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).

Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Worcester, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

The entry requirements for the Graduate Employment-Based Route and Graduate Entry Route are: hold, or be expected to achieve in the year of application, an undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) have passed GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and a Science Additional entry requirements: You'll also be required to demonstrate that you have the health and character sufficient to teach. This includes a satisfactory Enhanced DBS, a check against the Prohibition List and other safeguarding reviews. You'll also have an online occupational health assessment, to certify that you have the required physical and mental fitness to be a teacher, as set by the Department of Education. If you are on the Graduate Employment–Based route you will be required to register for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service . The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service allows applicants to keep their DBS certificates up to date and employers to check a DBS certificate. If you have lived, studied or worked overseas for three months or more in the last five years a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country of residence will be required. Further information an

International applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2026/27). The tuition fee for full-time home and international students enrolling on the Early Years Initial Teacher Training PGCert in the academic year 2026/27 is £9,535 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time

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