Bachelor's Degree in Early Years Education, with a Specialisation in a Foreign Language: English
What is the Bachelor’s Degree in Early Years Education?
TheBachelor's Degree in Early Years Education at Comillas Pontifical University is an official four-year degree programme (249 ECTS) taught on-campus at the Cantoblanco Campus in Madrid. This early years education degree programme, which forms part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Comillas CIHS), qualifies graduates to work as early years teachers (0–6 years) and includes a specialisation in English as a Foreign Language, enabling graduates to work in bilingual schools. The programme offers work placements in schools from the first year onwards, small class sizes and the opportunity to obtain the DECA qualification. With 80 places and a curriculum that integrates pedagogy, developmental psychology, teaching methodology and English language proficiency, Comillas trains educators to lead teaching during the most crucial stage of a child’s development.
Through the Early Years Teaching degree, you will learn to foster vital skills such as language, movement, the ability to interact with other children, conflict resolution and the development of independence.
Furthermore, if you wish, you can obtain the DECA ( Ecclesiastical Declaration of Academic Competence), an essential requirement for teaching the subject of Religion.
- CentersCiencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityFace to face
- Duration4 years (249 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats80
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Why study Early Years Education at Comillas?
If you are passionate about Early Years Education, at Comillas you will be able to acquire the most advanced teaching skills. With a highly practical approach and in small groups, you will undertake teaching placements throughout yourDegree and, if you wish, also in an international context.
You’ll also have the opportunity to complete your Bachelor's Degree with a specialisation in a Foreign Language and the DECA (Ecclesiastical Declaration of Academic Competence) to enable you to teach Religious Education. Studying at Comillas is an ideal choice for those seeking a well-rounded education in Early Years Education.
Registration
1.425,00€Monthly
567,00€During
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6.528,00€
Curriculum
Study Plan
Bachelor's Degree in Early Years Education, with a specialisation in a foreign language: English / GEI 14
YEARS
Subjects of the Diploma in Personal, Communicative, and Professional Skills
ANNUAL COURSES
Credits
- Learning and Service
- Curriculum and Didactics in Early Education
- Didactics of Language and Reading and Writing
- The Christian Message
- Teaching Staff in the Organisation of Educational Centres
- Western Education
- Research Methodology
- Practicum II
- Technological Resources in Education
- Elective of concentration
- English for Education II
1st TERM
Credits
- Children's Literature and encouraging Reading
- Didactics of Body Awareness Education
- Religion-related teaching and learning
- Development of Teaching Personality
- Professional Skills in Vital and Emotional Emergency Situations
- Elective of concentration
- Teaching English as Foreign Language II
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Our admissions process is rigorous; we want the best students and the best people. That is why we offer high-quality programmes, including Bachelor's Degrees, postgraduate degrees, PhDs and specialised courses, which will equip you with the professional skills you need to succeed in the world of work and in society.
Where to find us
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CANTOBLANCO HEADQUARTERS
Address:
C. Universidad de Comillas, 3–5, 28049 – Madrid
Transport:
Commuter train: Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Buses: Routes 714, 827, 827A, 828
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Useful resources
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Work Experience
We prepare you for your future and introduce you to the real world through comprehensive work placements.
Career prospects
With this Bachelor's Degree, you will help to transform society
Bachelor's degrees in Early Years Education qualify graduatesto work as teachers in the Early Years Education stage, both in state schools – following successful completion of the competitive examination – and in state-subsidised and private schools, in accordance with current regulations.
Early Years Teacher
Teacher in bilingual schools
English teacher
Creator of educational content for publishers
Head of nursery schools
Catholic religious education teacher
Entrepreneur in the education and social and leisure sectors
Alumni
Find out what students who have studied with us have to say and see what their experience was like!
Ciencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
Carmen Bernad Fernández
Thanks to the English Language I am able to teach from different innovative methodologies such as CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), PBL (Project Based Learning) and TPR (Total Physical Response) in a more effective and fun way.
Ciencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
Luis Risquete
International internships, interdisciplinary projects, and service-learning initiatives in collaboration with other schools and foundations allow students to expand their opportunities to familiarize themselves with different educational models.
Ciencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
Marta López
The mention in Therapeutic Pedagogy, together with that of English, are essential to face an increasingly demanding labour market and, fortunately, an education system that prioritises attention to diversity and communication.
Ciencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
Paula Macarrón
The fact that I did an internship during all the courses of the Degree allowed me to discover the challenges of education from the very beginning, to delve into the needs of the students and to immerse myself completely in the world of education.
Ciencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
Verónica Rebollo
The great involvement of the teaching staff and the variety of methodologies and interdisciplinary projects mean that teachers who have studied teaching at this university have the Comillas "gene". Thanks to this gene, we develop our profession with passion and a very solid academic base.
Comillas Core Skills Program
Whatever subject you study, Comillas Core Skills complements your Bachelor's Degree: 12 credits spread across your Degree programme that develop the skills and judgement needed to round off your education. Communication, teamwork, technology, critical thinking and leadership are developed throughout your Degree and tailored to your professional field.
Admissions and Scholarships
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Apply for admission
Please fill in the form with your details and indicate which programmes you are interested in.
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and notify you once it has been validated.
Entrance examinations
Candidates will sit the written entrance examinations.
Letter of acceptance
We will let you know whether you have been accepted and into which year group. All you need to do is confirm that you wish to join Comillas.
Enrolment procedures
You will officially become a Comillas student and will have access to your personal online portal.
Scholarships and grants
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Comillas is firmly committed to supporting students who have the ability and merit to study but limited financial resources; each academic year, the university invests a significant amount of resources in scholarships and study grants. This effort is funded through the university’s own resources and contributions from the Comillas University Foundation, but also thanks to donations from major foundations, organisations and individuals.
Information for students
Information on the quality and official regulations governing the qualification.
Information and requirements
- Entry Profile
The recommended entry profile for anyone wishing to study Early Years Education is that of a person who regards education as a key means of bringing about change in the lives of individuals and in the development of societies. This course is intended for those with a strong motivation to understand the teaching and learning processes that underpin the personal growth of the 0–6-year-old pupils they will work with in their professional practice. Prospective Early Years Education students should be characterised by: a broad range of cultural, educational, psychological and social interests; a desire to understand human nature as fully as possible and a well-founded belief that educational intervention, in both formal and non-formal settings, can make a decisive contribution to people’s well-being. The Bachelor's Degree places a strong emphasis on pedagogical foundations, teaching specialisations and practical placements in educational settings.
- Entry Requirements and Documentation
To begin your studies on the Bachelor's Degree in Early Years Education with a Specialisation in a Foreign Language (English), you must demonstrate that you meet the legal entry requirements for university admission.
Faculty of teachers
The lecturers at Comillas CIHS represent a wide range of expertise and are recognised as leading professionals and academics in their fields.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical student is someone with a passion for education, an interest in children, good communication skills and creativity. This is the degree programme for those who wish to become nursery teachers.
The degree lasts four years, is worth 249 ECTS credits, is taught on campus and includes a specialisation in English. Compared with the two-year Higher Vocational Training (FP) course for Early Years Education Technicians, if you complete the university degree in Early Years Education, it qualifies you to work as a teacher in both state and private schools.
The subjects that typically require the most time and effort are those related to Developmental and Educational Psychology, due to their theoretical and research-based nature, and the subject-specific teaching methods ( mathematics, experimental sciences), which require the design of teaching plans tailored to children aged 0 to 6. At Comillas, the subjects on the Foreign Language (English) specialisation also present an additional challenge, as they require advanced language proficiency. However, the programme’s small class sizes and personalised tutoring facilitate monitoring and support throughout the entire Degree programme.
If you wish to broaden your profile as a teacher and specialist in educational guidance, Comillas offers the Dual Master’s Degree in Secondary School Teaching and Educational Psychology (90 ECTS, 2 years), which combines qualification to teach at secondary and sixth-form level with specialised training in psychopedagogical assessment, neuroeducation, supporting diversity and intervention from early childhood onwards (3–17 years). This programme is particularly useful for graduates in Early Years Education who wish to broaden their teaching scope to cover all educational stages and take on school guidance roles within educational institutions.
A pre-school teacher organises their day around structured routines that combine learning and care: a morning assembly, literacy and numeracy activities, psychomotor skills, artistic and musical expression, free play and playtime. In addition, they devote time to planning teaching units, assessing each pupil’s development, liaising with the teaching team and meeting with families. In bilingual schools (for which Comillas offers a specialisation in English), some of the activities and routines are conducted entirely in English.
The current teaching profile requires proficiency in digital tools for the classroom: educational platforms (Google Classroom, Seesaw), the creation of interactive resources (Genially, Canva), the use of digital whiteboards and tablets suitable for early years, and a basic understanding of educational robotics and computational thinking for the early years. The ability to communicate digitally with families and to manage virtual learning environments is also highly valued. Comillas’s Bachelor’s Degree in Early Years Education integrates these skills through its Diploma in Personal, Communication and Professional Skills, which complements pedagogical training with the application of technological tools.