Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) (Employment Based Route)

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College London), the PGCE Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) (Employment Based Route) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year part-time structure. The Graduate Employment Based (GEB) route on the EYITT programme is designed for those already working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) will be recommended for graduates who have met all the Early Years Teachers' Standards. This is different from Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is required to lead learning in Local Authority maintained schools. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £9,535 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) Fees to be confirmed

Graduate Outcomes

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