Overview

This Early Childhood Education and Care (Hons) degree at the Atlantic Technological University aims to develop well-informed, articulate professionals who are passionate about early childhood education and care.

There is a strong focus on play and learning, the close relationship to nature and outdoor experiences and childrens rights to participation. This firm academic foundation is cemented by a strong emphasis on practical application of theory.

Students will spend 12 hours weekly in practice placement in order to provide them with an opportunity to link theory to practice. Students receive on-going support through placement by an experienced educator.

Job Opportunities

There is growing recognition that Early Childhood Education and Care is a distinctive specialty with its own career pathways. It will offer enhanced employability within the rapidly professionalising sector, furthermore, the degree will offer graduates a gateway to a number of careers including:

Early childhood educator
Manager in an early years centre
Early years inspector
Early years specialist
Entrepreneur in the ECE field

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education and Care

Exploring Curriculum

Academic and Professional Skills (SC:CB)

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Health, Safety and Well-Being

Importance of Play and Creativity

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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

Castlebar, Ireland

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 23 other Bachelors in Early Childhood 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
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

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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

Castlebar

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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