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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 Educa...

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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

How to Apply
Taught Programmes
- All postgraduate applicants applying for taught programmes should now apply through the online Postgraduate Application System (PAC). This is an online application system which allows applicants to apply for multiple postgraduate programmes at SETU Carlow.

- All applicants must register with PAC to set up an account. Once registered, applicants can then apply for their chosen postgraduate programme by completing the online application form. It is important to take note of your PAC application number.

- Check all the programme information including entry requirements, programme code and closing dates. Take time to read SETU Carlow's FAQs and application instructions.

NOTE: The online application fee (using a debit or credit card) is €50, payable to PAC and is non-refundable. Your application cannot be processed until all the relevant supporting documents and application fee have been received by PAC.

Closing Date
Full-time applications Friday 25th August 2023
Part-time applications Friday 25th August 2023

(N.B. Read these instructions carefully before proceeding with your application).

1. You should familiarise yourself with the entry requirements for each programme to which you apply, as detailed in the current IT Carlow prospectus. In particular, you should note the commencement date for each programme and the submission dates for receipt of completed applications.

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3. Each applicant may only make one application, mentioning up to four programme choices.

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6. The Postgraduate Applications Centre is not responsible for the assessment of your application. The assessment of your application takes place at Institute of Technology Carlow.

7. All relevant supporting documentation (results, parchments/certificates and supplementary statement forms if applicable) you are required to provide as part of your application must be either uploaded via the "My Account" link or posted to PAC. Please submit all documentation on A4 (or equivalent) size paper. Original documentation submitted cannot be returned, only copies qualification evidence documentation are required at application stage for the Postgraduate Applications Centre. All documentation must be either uploaded via the "My Account" link or posted to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland. This information must arrive by the submission date for the programme to which you are applying (or by the earliest submission date if you are applying for multiple programmes). The closing dates for receipt of applications for each programme are indicated in the online IT Carlow prospectus. Your application can be assessed only when this information is received.

8. Supporting documentation or information that cannot be submitted at the time of application (e.g. future exam sittings, English language exams) may be submitted at a later stage by uploading via the "My Account" link or by posting to the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC).

9. All applicants MUST note their Postgraduate Studies 8 digit application number which will be given to you at the final stage of the application procedure. You will need your Postgraduate Application Number to log into your Account on the PAC website to obtain updates on the status of your application. All supplementary documentation forwarded to the Postgraduate Applications Centre MUST be marked with your Postgraduate Application Number.

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Expand+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 Ed...

Hide-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

Expand+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 Wo...

Hide-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.

Expand+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...

Hide-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 will I be able to do when I finish this programme?
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.

Expand+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 t...

Hide-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.