5 Bachelor's degrees in Childhood Studies in Ireland

If you are already a registered nurse who would like to specialise in children's nursing, this Children's Nursing course at Dublin City University is for you.

The Children Studies programme at University of Galway offers two course streams, which have been designed to provide graduates with different skill sets and knowledge.  Stream 1: Arts with Children’s Studies (GY110 AWC) and Stream 2: Arts (Children’s Studies) (GY110 ACS). 

This was one of the first degree courses of its kind in Ireland and pioneered the development of Early Years and Childhood Studies (Hons) at University College Cork as a distinct speciality with distinctive careers.

The Early Childhood Studies (Honours) degree at Dundalk Institute of Technology is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of childhood development. This programme typically spans three years and is available for full-time attendance, equipping students with essential skills for a career in early childhood education.

The Integrated Children's and General Nursing programme at Trinity College Dublin offers a B.Sc. (Hons) degree, designed to be completed in five years of full-time study. This comprehensive course prepares students for a rewarding career in nursing, focusing on both children's and general nursing practices.