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Early Childhood Education & Care (Bachelor of Arts, L7, 180 ECTS)
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Status: Register Your Interest for 2025-2026
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Campus: Blended
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years: 2
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Fees: €4,800 *This programme is eligible for 80% funding for eligible applicants under the NSLF initiative. Please see Fees section below for further information.
Course Overview
This two-year programme is aimed at staff currently working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector who are looking to advance their careers by achieving a qualification at degree level. The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to fulfill a variety of leadership roles within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.
Contact Details
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants must hold a QQI Level 6 (or equivalent) qualification which is recognised by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) as meeting the criteria for ‘ECCE Room Leader (Standard Capitation)’. Applicants must currently be working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector and continue to do so for the duration of the course.
Details of courses meeting the criteria may be found at:
gov.ie – Early Years Recognised Qualifications (www.gov.ie)
Applications will be assessed on a first come first served basis and priority will be given to those who meet the minimum entry requirements.
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Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment
Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.
If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form.
Once you have submitted your online application you will then receive an email acknowledgement with further instructions on RPL.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.
Course Content
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Professional Practice Education Placement (1)
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Learning through Drama and Storytelling
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Transitions in Early Years
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Health, Nutrition & Wellbeing
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STEAM in ECE
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School Age Provision
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Creating Inclusive Environments
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Professional Practice Placement (2)
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Teaching and Learning through Play
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Supporting Children with Additional Learning Needs
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Positive Behaviour Strategies
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The Reflective Educator
More Information
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Modules are to be delivered over one year in an blended learning format.
– Year 1 in-person Induction at TUS Thurles Campus, Saturday 14th September, 9am-4pm
-Monday & Wednesday evenings, 7-9pm (online) week commencing Monday 16th September
-3 in-person Saturday classes for Semester 1 at TUS Moylish campus as follows;
Saturday 5th October, 9am-4pm
Saturday 9th November, 9am-4pm
Saturday 30th November, 9am-4pm
Semester 2 in-person Saturday classes (Dates/Campus Location TBC).
The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.
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The assessment strategy for this programme includes both formative and summative elements including:written assignments, projects, portfolios, skills demonstration and examination.
Professional practice placement is a core requirement and can be completed in the participant’s existing place of employment.
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Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 7, 180 ECTS)
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Full programme fee is €4,800.
This programme is eligible for 80% funding for eligible applicants under the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) initiative.
How to Apply for Funding?
The Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) will open to applicants in early May, to create an NSLF account and upload employment details.
From 1st May 2024, applicants should email Pobal, at NSLF@pobal.ie to request a link to the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund Student Portal. Applicants will be required to complete a number of pre-requisite tasks prior to completing the NSLF application process.
NSLF Application Timelines;
The full application process will open on 7th June 2024.
The application closing date is 26th June 2024.
Applicants will be notified of a decision in early July.
Please send all funding related queries to NSLF@pobal.ie
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The Nurturing Skills Learner Fund will open to applicants in early May, to create an account and upload employment details.
From 1st May 2024, applicants should email Pobal, at NSLF@pobal.ie to request a link to the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund Student Portal. Applicants will be required to complete a number of pre-requisite tasks prior to completing the application process.
NSLF Application Timelines;
The full application process will open on 7th June 2024.
The application closing date is 26th June 2024.
Applicants will be notified of a decision in early July.
Please send all funding related queries to NSLF@pobal.ie
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Monday 9th September. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis. Course will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is reached. Courses run subject to viable numbers.
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TUS Midwest hosted an online information evening for the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education & Care (Level 7, Flexible Learning Version) on Tuesday 21st May from 7-8pm. Attached herewith is a copy of the presentation TUS Flex Info Session BA Early Childhood Education 2024 May