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Early Childhood Education and Care (Work Based)

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 7) at TU Dublin offers current early childhood educators a blended work-based (part-time) programme to build their qualifications through flexible, interactive, on-line and in-person delivery.

Programme Details

TU Code

TU790

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Arts

Duration

3 Years

Course Type

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Blended

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Blanchardstown

Fees

€3,000 per year

Programme Description

The programme builds strong links between work-based practice and theoretical knowledge through a range of delivery modes convenient to those working in the profession. Students will have the opportunity to link their learning to practice throughout the programme, with significant emphasis on the value of practice led learning and the theoretical underpinnings for practice.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Minimum QQI Level 5 Major award in Early Childhood
• Two years experience in an early childhood setting

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry, applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area.

Career Opportunities

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

Course Content

Year 1

• H1024 Professional Development in the Early Years
• H1026 Promoting Wellbeing in Early Years
• H1027 Play Based Art and Music
• H1011 Child Development
• H1013 Sociology of Childhood
• H1023 Early Childhood Curriculum
• H1025 Practice Placement 1
• H1028 Wellbeing, Identity and Belonging
• H1029 Drama, Movement and Play
• H1017 Child Development 2
• H1019 Social Institutions and the Early Years

Year 2

• H2025 Practice Placement 2
• H2026 Professional Practice: Supporting Children and Families in Early Years
• H2027 School Age Care
• H2028 Literacy and Numeracy through Play
• H2013 Psychology and Learning in Early Childhood
• H2015 Childhood and Social Policy
• H2023 Curriculum and Pedagogy
• H2024 Outdoor Learning and Risky Play

Year 3

• H3021 Practice Placement 3
• H3022 Professional Practice and Critical Reflection
• H3023 Language Acquisition and Multilingualism
• H3024 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• H3025 Legislative Issues for the Early Years
• H3026 Children’s Rights and Advocacy
• H3014 Creative Group Facilitation
• H3018 Research Methods in Early Years

Schedule

Year 1

• Mondays (6pm-10pm online) and two Saturdays per month (on campus 9am-4pm)

Years 2 & 3

• Tuesdays (6pm-10pm online) and 5 Saturdays (on campus 9am-4pm) each semester

Garda Vetting

Garda Vetting is required through TU Dublin.