PGCE Early Years Teaching (DL)
University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom
Course overview
The PGCE Early Years Teaching (DL) degree is ideal for those who already work, or want to work, with children aged 0-5. Designed for those looking to specialise or advance their career in early childhood education, it offers flexible online study from anywhere in the world. In just one year, you'll build the skills and knowledge needed to support young children and families in an international context.
Taught by experienced academics, the course equips you with expertise in child development, the early years curriculum, and pedagogy, preparing you for roles in teaching, leadership, and educational management. Our previous graduates have also used their master’s level credits to gain entry to postgraduate degrees, both at the University and other institutions globally. Please note, this course doesn’t lead directly to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) in England.
Key highlights
- Focuses on working with children aged 0-5 and their families
- Flexible online study available from anywhere in the world
- Covers child development, early years curriculum and pedagogy
- Prepares you to support young children in an international context
- Master's level credits can support entry to further postgraduate study
- Does not lead directly to QTS or EYTS in England
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Early years teacher
- Nursery manager
- Early years leader
- Early childhood education manager
- Early years practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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