Overview

The Early Childhood Care, Health and Education (Hons) degree at the Atlantic Technological University is delivered with theory lectures, practical work, and group tutorial classes, adopting a spiral curriculum approach. This method progressively builds on the student’s capacity as an Early Childhood Manager and Educator, assessor and facilitator of young children’s learning and development through play.

Modules are informed by national and international research and policy, contemporary issues, and evidence-based practice in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care. With the most up to date discussions and debates facilitated helping to strengthen the student’s knowledge, understanding and skills to become an Advanced Graduate Educator. Assessment is through a variety of means to include authentic assessment that relates to the real working world. Practice Placement is an integral part of the students experience where the student has opportunity to apply theory to practice and enhance their skillset in Pedagogical Leadership through reflective practice.

Careers

The main employers are:

Early Childhood Educator
Early Education specialist, family support and Masters in Primary Education.
Family Support
Pathway to Primary School Teaching
Specialist Advisor

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practice Placement

Child Health & Disability

Creativity and Process Based Play

Equality and Diversity in ECEC

Pedagogical Leadership

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

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95

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Letterkenny, Ireland

Disciplines

Education Early Childhood Education Health Education View 47 other Bachelors in Education 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

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95

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement

6 subjects at O6/H7 which must include:
2 subjects at H5
English or Irish at O6/H7
Maths at O6/H7 or Foundation Maths at F2

QQI/FET Major Award Required:Any

Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements:Three Distinctions

6 distinct recognised GCSE/A-level subjects which must include:
2 A-levels at Grade C

and

4 other subjects at GCSE-level Grade C which must include:
English or Irish
and Maths

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Letterkenny

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

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Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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