| Course Name |
Early Years Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Athlone Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
98608 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Technological University of the Shannon |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
How to Apply:
Applications are made online between 1 February and 1 June. Contact admissions@ait.ie for details.
*External students can transfer to add-on programmes provided that their previous qualifications meet AIT's entry requirements. |
| Qualification Letters |
BA (Hons) |
| Duration |
1 year add-on.
Additional information
This programme is also available on a part-time basis. |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum entry requirements:
Bachelor of Arts in Early Years Care and Education level 7 or an equivalent Level 7 qualification. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is this course about?
Modules on this one-year, add-on degree provide in-depth opportunities to study policy and practice-based learning, preparing students to work with children, families and outside agencies. Field trips, workshops and a...
Hide-What is this course about?
Modules on this one-year, add-on degree provide in-depth opportunities to study policy and practice-based learning, preparing students to work with children, families and outside agencies. Field trips, workshops and academic learning help to develop awareness and critical evaluation of policies, regulation and practices. Successful completion will equip students to apply advanced early years care and education knowledge, reflect as a confident and innovative educator, critically evaluate the provision of education and care (ECEC) for children from birth to six years, promote and support continued professional development (CPD) of early years educators and promote the value of research in ECEC.
Why take this course?
A high level of quality care and education is essential to support children’s learning and development. The early years educator has a pivotal role in the provision of this quality care and education. This add-on degree further develops the students’ knowledge, skills and confidence to support children’s strengths, interests and abilities.
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| Subjects Taught |
What will I study?
Policy and Practice in the Early Years, Responding to Children with Additional Needs, Recreational and Creative Play, Leadership in the Early Years Setting, Research Project, Running Your Own Early Years Business. |
| Comment |
Additional information
This programme is also available on a part-time basis. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+What can I do after the course?
The ECEC sector in Ireland can look forward to an exciting, dynamic and challenging future. It requires well-informed leaders who are competent and confident in terms of education, regulation, policy, advocacy etc...
Hide-What can I do after the course?
The ECEC sector in Ireland can look forward to an exciting, dynamic and challenging future. It requires well-informed leaders who are competent and confident in terms of education, regulation, policy, advocacy etc. Graduates can expect to find employment as early years educators working in diverse roles in early years settings.
As well as developing the core skills of providing education, care and support for young children, this course develops the capacity to be an effective leader and manager in this rapidly changing sector.
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| Further Enquiries |
Contact Details
Oliver Hegarty
Head of Department of Social Sciences
Tel: +353 (0)90 6442530
Email: Oliver.Hegarty@tus.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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