Overview

This Early Childhood program at Dublin City University prepares you for work as a professional in a variety of early childhood educational settings, from preschools and creches, to child and family support programmes and it equips graduates to work with children of all needs.

The BEEC enables graduates to follow a career in a range of voluntary and statutory organisations that work on behalf of children and families.

Careers

The BEEC degree is a gateway to a number of careers.

Career Areas

City and County Childcare Committees

Crèches

Development Agencies

Naíonraí

National Voluntary Organisations

Pre School

Statutory Bodies

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

This degree will expose you to areas of psychology, sociology, the arts, critical thinking and philosophy, with a strong emphasis on literacy, maths, science (STEM) and educational leadership.

The core focus of the degree is on curriculum, pedagogy and practice.

Over the four years of the programme you will develop the skills to support childrens’ wellbeing, to plan for their learning through play and to work effectively as part of a professional team.

Modules will equip you with an understanding of ethical research and its role in bringing about change.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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4.5

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, 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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120

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63

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade 06/H7, to include the subjects English OR Irish AND the subject Mathematics. In addition, applicants must present at least two subjects at grade H5.
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16900 EUR / year

≈ 16900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5607 EUR / year

≈ 5607 EUR / year

Additional Details

Student Contribution: €2,543 per annum

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 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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Key information

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