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Early Childhood Education & Care

Overview

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

Program Details

TU Code

TU989

CAO Point Range 2024

261−501

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

ECTS Credits

240

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

55 on each campus

Location

Blanchardstown, Tallaght

What is... Early Childhood Education & Care?

This course is designed for individuals interested in working with children and finding out how they develop and learn. It explores different cultures, languages, and diversity in the world and is enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives.

Course Structure

The course includes two 12-week work placements, in Year 2, Semester 1 and Year 3, Semester 1.

Year One

• 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]

Year Two

• 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 Three

• Practice Placement 2 [Mandatory]
• Professional Practice: Supporting Children and Families in Early Years [Mandatory]
• 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 Four

• Practice Placement 3 [Mandatory]
• Professional Practice and Critical Reflection [Mandatory]
• 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]
• Psychological Approaches to Inclusive Practices [Mandatory]
• Curriculum Development and Design [Mandatory]
• Research in Practice [Mandatory]
• Child Protection: Policy and Practice in Early Childhood [Mandatory]
• Creative Interventions for the Personal, Social and Emotional Development of Children [Elective]
• Second Language Pedagogy [Elective]
• Collaborating with Family and Communities [Mandatory]
• Dissertation : Early Years Practice Project [Mandatory]
• Supporting Positive Interactions with Children [Mandatory]
• Leadership, Management, Communication and Mentoring [Mandatory]
• Social Justice in Early Childhood Education and Care [Mandatory]

Admission Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• 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: A distinction in 3 modules is required

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 as detailed on our website.
• Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.0 overall (or equivalent).

Garda Vetting

Garda Vetting is required through TU Dublin.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers as Early Childhood Care and Education Educators in various settings, including pre-schools, crèches, Montessori, primary schools, community centers, early intervention projects, and establishing their own businesses.

Progression

On graduation, you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere.