Early Childhood Education and Care Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
The past two decades have seen a rapid expansion in early childhood services in Ireland and an increasing awareness of the educational and training needs of early childhood practitioners. This is an applied programme, where the emphasis is on achieving high academic standards and delivering work-based learning in supervised practice placements. We also teach the necessary managerial skills to set up and run a service. This approach is all about helping you to get the knowledge, values and skills needed to perform exceptionally in your chosen field, to engage in research or manage a facility.
This degree programme is delivered through a blend of lectures, workshops, practicals, tutorials and online support. Work placements are an integral part of the programme. All students participate in a supervised work placement in one of a variety of settings in Ireland or abroad for two full semesters. In the final year of the programme, you study research methods, specialise in chosen areas and complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Our graduates often comment on the extremely enjoyable yet challenging nature of the programme, the high level of networking between staff and students and the peer support and camaraderie of fellow students. We promote current best practice in early childhood studies and have Erasmus links with a range of partner EU institutions. All students are encouraged to develop their own learning styles and professional pathways. To that end, staff teaching on these programmes are supported by a range of professionals, guest lecturers, therapists, and specialists who offer workshops and seminars to deliver a highly interactive learning environment.
Campus Information
Kerry
MTU Kerry North Campus
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
WHO WE WORK WITH
The Careers Service actively engages with MTU students, employers and staff.
We predominantly work with full-time students across all courses and graduates for one year after completing their qualification.
We also provide Careers Service supports to Apprentices, Springboard+, Human Capital Initiative and Jobs Stimulus course participants, and part-time students (with the exception of Special Purpose Awards, single subject certificate and professional course participants).
We work with staff and employers.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
We know how difficult it is to navigate the rapidly changing world of work. We also know how challenging it can be to know where to start with your career path. We offer a full career planning and management service that empowers students to navigate and thrive in work and life after college.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: MT 971
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
54000 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: N/A
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