University of Reading
Early Years Practice PgCert
University of Reading

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22820 £18460 £20799
25-75 percentile range £17528 - £26934 £13130 - £23882 £14555 - £27277
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All courses in the UK

Course Description

Train to teach early education and care across the 0–5 years age range, leading to 60 master’s credits and Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). You'll get to experience placements in at least three different settings, culminating in assessment against the specialist Teachers' Standards (Early Years). This programme qualifies you to lead practice in private, voluntary, independent, "free" schools and academy settings.<MS&&>

For more information, please visit the programme page: <MW&&>https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-pg/pgcert-early-years-practice</MW&&></MS&&>

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

chart data
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Early Years Practice, PgCert, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Early Years Practice PgCert

Channel Islands £7545
EU £7545
England UK £7545
Northern Ireland £7545
Scotland £7545
Wales £7545
International £16045
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #7 
    • #9 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #15 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #151 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #228 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #301 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

See all 29 university rankings of University of Reading

About University of Reading

The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.

List of 375 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Reading - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University of Reading

Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
11905
postgraduates:
3995
Total:
15900
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Early Years Education”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
  • Student Life at the University of Reading
  • Should you bother coming to a University Open Day?
  • What's it like to study Maths at the University of Reading?
  • 9 Things Nobody Tells You About Uni | University of Reading
  • Studying English Language and Linguistics with the University of Reading
  • Economics Master’s Degrees at the University of Reading

Where is this programme taught

University of Reading
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Addysg a Gofal Blynyddoedd Cynnar DipHE University of Wales - - - £9000 £13500 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Addysg a Gofal Blynyddoedd Cynnar CertHE University of Wales - - - £9000 £13500 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Early Years Education and Care DipHE University of Wales - - 30% £9000 £13500 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Early Years Education and Care: Early Years Practitioner Status DipHE University of Wales - - - £9000 £13500 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Addysg a Gofal Blynyddoedd Cynnar: Statws Ymarferydd Blynyddoedd Cynnar CertHE University of Wales - - 30% £9000 £13500 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Early Years Education and Care CertHE University of Wales - - 30% £9000 £13500 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Addysg a Gofal Blynyddoedd Cynnar: Statws Ymarferydd Blynyddoedd Cynnar DipHE University of Wales - - 30% £9000 £13500 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Primary and Early Years Education PGCE with QTS PGCE University of Huddersfield - - - £9250 £16000 - Huddersfield On campus Full-time
PGCE Primary Education with Early Years (3-7) PGCE University of Reading - - - £9250 £21350 - Reading On campus Full-time
Early Years Education and Care: Early Years Practitioner Status CertHE University of Wales - - - £9000 £13500 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Admission advice for international students