- We usually require applicants to hold an honours degree or equivalent.
- You must be able to undertake teaching practice as part of this course. This can be in the school where you already work, or another educational institution.
- If you are currently not employed as a teacher and will be seeking a placement school please read our Advice to applicants seeking a placement before applying.
Before applying please note:
- Along with your application form you must upload the following documents:
1. Supplemental Application Documents (.pdf)
2. A copy of your degree certificate.
3. If English is not your first language you need to send proof of IELTS level 6.5 or equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5, with 6.5 in writing, and no less than 6 in Reading and Speaking and Listening.
- Without these documents we will be unable to offer you a place on the course.
- This course is subject to approval.
If English is not your first language you need to send proof of IELTS level 6.5 or equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5, with 6.5 in writing, and no less than 6 in Reading and Speaking and Listening.
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The PGCE in Early Years Teaching is ideal for people living outside of the UK who already work with children aged 0-5.
If you want to develop a specialism or further enhance your professionalism in teaching young children up to the age of five, then this course is for you.
This course is aimed at professionals/practitioners who will engage in an intensive one year blended learning programme to acquire knowledge, understanding and skills with regard to working with children and families in the international early years context. Our course is unique and distinctive in that it offers a highly flexible mode of learning with course delivery and assessment entirely via distance using our university VLE (virtual learning environment), without ever having to come to the UK.
The theory and practical elements of the course will help you gain greater satisfaction from your involvement in Early Years. With up-to-date knowledge and expertise in child development, early years curriculum and pedagogy you will be in a strong position to make effective applications for teaching jobs and promoted posts.
This course leads to a PGCE in Early Years Teaching that is accredited by the University of Sunderland.
Please note that this course does not award Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which you need to teach in any state-maintained school in England or Wales.
