Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training
Plymouth Marjon University
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Gain Early Years Teacher Status. No fees. Become a leading professional in early years settings with this Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training (EYITT).Course SummaryThis Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) has fully funded places available and leads to Early Years Teacher Status, a qualification which is growing in popularity. People who hold this status are leading professionals in the provision of services for children aged up ...Read more

Gain Early Years Teacher Status. No fees. Become a leading professional in early years settings with this Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training (EYITT).

Course Summary

This Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) has fully funded places available and leads to Early Years Teacher Status, a qualification which is growing in popularity. People who hold this status are leading professionals in the provision of services for children aged up to five.

Teaching is delivered two days a week for the first 6 weeks, followed by block of teaching on campus in the spring, plus one day a month and online evening tutorials. You then gain practical experience either in your workplace or on campus.

The Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) programme can follow two routes:

1. If you are already working in an early years setting, this route will work for you. It is also known as the Graduate Entry Employment-based route (part-time). Financial support is usually available to employers to release staff to attend this programme.

2. Designed for graduates in any discipline, this route is ideal for those who’ve decided to change careers, or new graduates with an interest in early years education. The programme is usually fully funded for UK students meaning that you won't pay course fees and small bursaries to support your day-to-day living may be available for eligible candidates. It’s known as the Graduate Entry mainstream route (full-time).

What might you become?

Successful completion of the programme results in the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Early Years Teacher Status. Typically, students find employment in Children’s Centres, nursery classes in schools, private and voluntary-funded nurseries or working in Local Authority early years provision. Many students go on to complete a dissertation to gain their.

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Mollie
13 Feb 25

It’s a smaller university, which doesn’t make it feel as daunting when leaving your 6th form or college...Read more

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Penny
21 Jan 24

I am a mature student so can’t vouch for the social aspect of Marjon’s but as an educational setting it is outstanding. Brilliant facilities and amazing tutors. My only negative..Read more

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A degree of 2:2 or above. GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification). Experience of working with children.

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Fees UK students: £0 - This is a fully funded course. You, as the student, usually don't pay any fees and a training grant is available to your employer to meet the costs they incur in supporting your training.

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Plymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road Plymouth Devon PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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