Overview

About the program

The Early Childhood Studies (Honours) programme at Dundalk Institute of Technology is steeped in the contemporary principles of best practice as determined by National Curriculum and Quality Frameworks Aistear, Siolta and the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for Early Years Practice.

Careers

Graduates are equipped with knowledge, expertise and extensive professional experience that prepares for professional educator practice and leadership roles within the early childhood sector both nationally and internationally.

These include:

Early childhood educator

Manager in an early years centre

Early years inspector

Early years specialist

Entrepreneur in the ECE field

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories and Perspectives on Play

Child Development

Learning to Learn in Early Childhood Studies

Promoting Well-being

Music and Movement for Babies and Young Children

Interactions: Hanen Certificate

Observation and the Assessment Process in Early Childhood

Professional Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundalk, Ireland

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education Childhood Studies View 4 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements:

Completed application form

Academic transcripts

IELTS (or equivalent) transcripts

Passport copy

Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)

English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)

One subject at: 'A Level’ (Grade A* - E or better) OR BTEC National Level 3 OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10950 EUR / year

≈ 10950 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

819 EUR / year

≈ 819 EUR / year

Living costs

Dundalk

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the program

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Dundalk

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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