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Early Childhood Education & Care

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education & Care is a three-year program that explores the varied approaches to early childhood education and care. The program includes practical and creative projects, engaging in the local community, debates, presentations, and reflective journals.

Program Details

TU Code

TU790

CAO Point Range 2024

AQA-387

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Arts

ECTS Credits

180

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

55 on each campus

Location

Blanchardstown, Tallaght

What is... Early Childhood Education & Care?

If you’re interested in working with children and finding out how they develop and learn, are eager to study different cultures, languages, and diversity in the world, and enthusiastic about making a difference in children’s lives, this course will suit you.

Work Placement

There are two 12-week work placements, in Year 2, Semester 1 and Year 3, Semester 1.

Professional Accreditation

Approved by the Qualifications Advisory Board (QAB).

IT Requirements

Students on this course will be required to have a medium spec computer/laptop (i.e., able to run Win 10, an AV solution, and Office comfortably. It should be able to use Wi-fi and camera in order to attend online classes, and use other software such as SPSS, Adobe Connect; e.g., Latitude 5510; Latitude 5410;

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 5
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O6/H7/F2 or higher
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Any full Level 5 or 6 award
• Additional Requirements: None

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Garda Vetting

Garda Vetting required through TU Dublin.

Sample Timetable

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change, and up-to-date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

What are my career opportunities?

• Early Childhood Education & Care Educator in:
  • Pre-schools
  • Crèches
  • Montessori
  • Primary Schools
  • Community Centres
  • Early Intervention Project
  • Establish your own Business

Module Listing

Year One

• Semester 1:
  • Child Development 1 [Mandatory]
  • Early Childhood Curriculum [Mandatory]
  • Play-Based Art and Music [Mandatory]
  • Professional Development in the Early Years [Mandatory]
  • Promoting Wellbeing in Early Years [Mandatory]
  • Sociology of Childhood [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Practice Placement 1 [Mandatory]
  • Wellbeing, Identity, and Belonging [Mandatory]
  • Drama, Movement, and Play [Mandatory]
  • Child Development 2 [Mandatory]
  • Social Institutions and the Early Years [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Semester 1:
  • Practice Placement 2 [Mandatory]
  • Professional Practice: Supporting Children and Families in Early Years [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • School Age Care [Mandatory]
  • Literacy and Numeracy through Play [Mandatory]
  • Psychology and Learning in Early Childhood [Mandatory]
  • Childhood and Social Policy [Mandatory]
  • Curriculum and Pedagogy [Mandatory]
  • Outdoor Learning and Risky Play [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Semester 1:
  • Practice Placement 3 [Mandatory]
  • Professional Practice and Critical Reflection [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Language Acquisition and Multilingualism [Mandatory]
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion [Mandatory]
  • Legislative Issues for the Early Years [Mandatory]
  • Children’s Rights and Advocacy [Mandatory]
  • Creative Group Facilitation [Mandatory]
  • Research Methods in Early Years [Mandatory]

Progression

On successful completion, you’ll be eligible to progress onto the final year of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education.