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Early Years Education PGCert with Early Years Teacher Status

University of Brighton

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University of Brighton

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Falmer Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Intro

Our Early Years Education course leads to a postgraduate certificate (PGCert) and Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a confident and competent teacher of children from birth to five.

Achieving EYTS means that you鈥檒l be able to take on higher level and leadership roles to improve the experiences and life-chances of young children and provide them with the best start in life.

At Brighton you鈥檒l train to teach with an Ofsted 鈥榦utstanding鈥� provider and be educated by an expert team who have their own successful experience as early years鈥� practitioners.

You鈥檒l gain practical experiences in other settings, including a school at Key Stage 1. We鈥檒l make sure you are fully prepared and supported to make the most of your time on placement.

At university you鈥檒l have access to over 30,000 specialist resources including books, DVDs, games and an online catalogue in our curriculum centre.

The course is part-time and designed for those already working in the early years sector. There are no fees to pay and we work in partnership with your current employer to provide training and support and offer your employer a 拢7,000 financial incentive to provide cover while you're at university and on placement.

Brighton is one of the UK's largest teacher training universities and has been educating teachers and leaders for over 100 years.

Preparing for your career

You will graduate from this course with enhanced skills and knowledge to become a confident and competent early year鈥檚 teacher.

As well as being awarded a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in

  • Early Years Education
    • you will graduate with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) which will demonstrate that you have met the Teachers鈥� Standards (Early Years).

    Your benefit from placement opportunities in two contrasting settings where your gain further experience including in a school at Key Stage 1.

    Learning from experienced professionals and renowned researchers, you'll be equipped to make decisions based on the depth of your knowledge of the EYFS framework and of relevant theories and research.

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    University information

    University of Brighton

    University of Brighton

    University of Brighton

    • University League Table

      70th

    • Campus address

      University of Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, England

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    Courses are designed to develop the skills, knowledge, personal attributes and relevant experience you'll need to begin or develop or your career.
    You'll be joining a community of over 3,000 international and EU students.
    Eligible students are guaranteed a place in halls of residence.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Education

      27th out of 91 5

    • Entry standards

      / Max 224
      134 60%

      44th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      85.0 85%

      17th

      7

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.27 82%

      19th

      2

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