Overview

Key facts

As an Ofsted 'Outstanding' institution with a long and proud history of training teachers, we can offer you the support of knowledgeable and child-centred lecturers and an exceptional learning environment, where the happiness and well-being of children comes first.
Designed to meet the Early Years Teacher Standards, this Early Years (0-5) Initial Teacher Training with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) course offered by the University of Worcester is fully funded by the Department for Education and will qualify you to teach and care for young children from birth to age 5. There are two pathways through this course: Graduate Entry and a Graduate Employment-Based route (see FAQs for full details).
No matter your previous experience, you will be a qualified early years teacher with EYTS by completing this course. This is different to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is necessary to lead teaching and learning in maintained schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Reflective Teacher: Professionalism and Leadership
The Developing Child: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice
Life in Early Years: Setting Experience - Meeting the Early Years Teachers' Standards

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply for postgraduate taught courses any time, but preferably before the start of the academic year.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Teaching View 196 other Masters in Teaching in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7000 GBP / year

≈ 7000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7000 GBP / year

≈ 7000 GBP / year

Additional Details

The fees for this course are covered by a Government training grant

Living costs

Worcester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Early Years (0-5) Initial Teacher Training with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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