Overview

Early Childhood Care, Health and Education (Hons) at 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.

Career:

Graduate careers typically include:

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

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Education

Leadership and Supervision in ECEC

Research for Evidence Based Practice

Outdoor Play and Risk Mastery

Mentoring and Professional Development

Work Practice Placement

Children with Additional Needs

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

70

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Letterkenny, Ireland

Disciplines

Health Sciences 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

TOEFL^® IBT

70

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a Level 7 in Early Childhood Care Health and Education or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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EU/EEA Nationals

819 EUR / year

≈ 819 EUR / year

Living costs

Letterkenny

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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Overview

Career:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Letterkenny

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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