Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Maynooth University

Overview

Why choose this  Early Childhood Teaching and Learning degree from Maynooth University ?

• Full time, level 8, honours degree, catering for those aspiring to enter the Early Childhood Education and Care sector from Leaving Certificate, further education or mature student paths. Those currently working in the ECEC sector may be interested in the flexible BA in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning.

• Work placements take place in Tusla-notified Early Childhood Education and Care settings.

• It is a progressive level 8 degree, supporting the development of outstanding early childhood educators.

Career Options

• Graduates emerge as early years teaching professionals. Career progression within this sector, for those with a level 7 or level 8 Childhood degree, is expanding rapidly within and beyond Early Childhood Education and Care settings to include opportunities within policy development and evaluation agencies within government departments, semi-state bodies and NGO's.

• The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning positions graduates to spearhead and lead learning in Early Childhood Education and Care services.

• Graduates may also take up roles with local development agencies within the early childhood sector both nationally and internationally.

• The Department offers a range of postgraduate study options.