Leadership in Early Years Education & Care - Carlow / Wicklow / Wexford
Early Years Education and Care is a rapidly growing area in Ireland. This programme has been designed to facilitate and prepare students and current practitioners or those with an interest in early childhood education for leadership and management roles in the operation of early childhood education services and related public policy.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year Full-time/2 Years Part-time (2 evenings per week, 7.00 - 10.00pm (indictive))
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are a Level 8 degree, with a minimum of Second Class Honours, Grade 2 or equivalent in the following areas:
- Early Childhood Education and Care
- Applied Social Studies
- Social and Community Studies
- Youth and Community Work
- Social Sciences or cognate area
Candidates with significant relevant work experience (as determined by SETU Carlow’s Recognised Priorn Learning (RPL) policy), in addition to an honours primary degree in another discipline area may also be considered for entry.
Applicants applying for entry via routes other than those listed above will be considered on a case-by-case basisand in accordance with SETU Carlow’s Recognised Priorn Learning (RPL) policy.
All Non-EU applicants should refer to the international section of the SETU website for further information.
Careers / Further progression
Study & Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme may progress to a PhD programme of study in the discipline areas, in Ireland or abroad. Graduates of the programme may also be eligible to progress to a professional doctorate in the field of teaching and learning in both Irish and international Institutions.
This is an ideal postgraduate programme for students or current practitioners within the early childhood education sector who are interested in becoming an administrator, director or manager of early childhood education programmes. It is also suitable for those interested in advisory, mentoring and inspection roles within the sector.
Further information
SE91G Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Full-time €7,400
SE91Q Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Part-time €7,400
SE91Y Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care WICKLOW Part-time €7,400
SE92B Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care WEXFORD Part-time €7,400
SE91H Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Full-time €5,500
SE91N Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Part-time €5,500
SE91X Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care WICKLOW Part-time €5,500
Course Codes:
SE91G Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Full-time
SE91Q Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Part-time
SE91Y Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care WICKLOW Part-time
SE92B Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care WEXFORD Part-time
SE91H Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Full-time
SE91N Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Part-time
SE91X Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care WICKLOW Part-time
This Masters programme will develop students’ ability to both analyse, manage and creatively respond to critical issues and changes in early childhood care policy and service implementation, all the time being cognisant of the best interests of the child.
Note: Please be aware that some of the modules on this programme are taught in the evening. If you wish to complete the programme as a full-time student, you must complete both the day and evening modules in one academic year.
What subjects will I study?
Leadership, Strategy and Governance
Contemporary Issues in Early Years Policy, Theory and Practice
Arts based Research in Early Years Education and Care
Leading Quality in Early Years Education and Care
Educational Psychology
Transformative Children’s Rights Education
Research Methods and Dissertation
Exit award: Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care (Level 9 - 60 credits).
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the underlying theories and key concepts with a focus on leadership and critical assessment skills within an Irish and International context;
- Analyse the current theories, concepts, challenges and research areas with an ability to solve complex problems through a variety of reflective and participatory work;
- Exhibit critical awareness of contemporary issues and challenges relating to the role and effect of early years education on the child, the family and society;
- Apply the theory and practice of leadership roles in supporting quality;
- Engage in scholarly debate at an academic, policy and practice based level on a range of early year’s education and leadership issues;
- Develop, maintain and build on professional relationships fostered throughout the programme with practical skills and tools to reflect and critically self-evaluate;
- Gather, assimilate, synthesise and analyse information on a variety of levels;
- Critically reflect on how leadership practice in early year’s education connects to and interacts with wider social issues in Ireland and beyond.
Full-time applicants may contact:
Mary Beare Aust
Programme Director
E: mary.aust@setu.ie
Part-time applicants may contact:
Eoin O'Brien
BA, DBS, CBS, Cert Mgmt, MBA
Faculty of Lifelong Learning Manager
E: eoin.obrien@setu.ie
International (Non-EU) applicants may contact:
E: international.CW@setu.ie
P: 00353-59-9175205