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University of Derby: Early Years PG Cert
| Institution | University of Derby |
|---|---|
| Department | PGCE courses |
| Web | http://www.derby.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
If you would like to work with babies and children up to the age of five, our postgraduate certificate paves the way to a fulfilling career as an early years teacher.
Become a specialist in early childhood development and have a lasting, positive influence on children’s wellbeing Gain Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) at a time when demand for high-calibre early years professionals has never been stronger Prepare for a rewarding career in nurseries, pre-schools, children’s centres and a whole range of other settings Apply theory to practice on challenging and exciting placements Choose a study pathway to suit your needs: we offer both full and part-time routes to achieve EYTS Learn from a dynamic teaching team with an excellent reputation for the quality of their training and the impact of their research Our PG Certificate in Early Years with Early Years Teacher Status is a fully funded programme with the opportunity to access bursary support on a full-time pathway.
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| Level | NFQ Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements |
You must hold a degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification. An ordinary degree is acceptable. A first degree comprises 300 HE credit points of which 60 must be at a level 6 of the QCF. All trainees must have GCSE Maths, English, and Science at grade C or above at the start of the pathway. Acceptable qualifications include: GCSE English, Maths and Science grade A*-C Prior to enrolment, you must have completed the National College for Teaching and Leaderships Skills Tests in literacy and numeracy. We offer Skills Test preparation days to help you to gain the knowledge to successfully complete the tests. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at the point of accepting a place at the University. The Disclosure and Barring Service was established when the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged in 2012 and will now provide the criminal records checking service for this course. Candidates will need to meet all the Department for Education entry requirements for Initial Teacher Education courses including suitability and fitness to teach checks. International student applications are welcomed and applicants must hold the above qualifications or equivalent with an IELTS score of 7.0 or above, with 6.5 in each skills area. |
| Location | Derby University |
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