BA EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING & LEARNING (full time)
Full time, Level 8, honours degree, catering for those aspiring to enter the Early Childhood Education and Care sector from Leaving Certificate, further education or mature student paths. Those currently working in the ECEC sector may be interested in the flexible BA in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (MH004). Why choose this degree? The programme is closely linked with Early Childhood Education and Care practice, and its staff are experienced in the development, delivery and advocacy of Early Childhood Education and Care. Work placements take place in Tusla-notified Early Childhood Education and Care settings. It is a progressive Level 8 degree, supporting the development of outstanding early childhood educators. This degree offers graduates the option of progressing their careers in Early Childhood Education and Care in varied professional roles. This programme is approved by the Qualifications Advisory Board (instituted to review Level 7 and Level 8 Degree Programmes for the Early Learning and Care Sector) as meeting the requirements of the Professional Award Criteria and Guidelines standards.

Description
Full time, Level 8, honours degree, catering for those aspiring to enter the Early Childhood Education and Care sector from Leaving Certificate, further education or mature student paths. Those currently working in the ECEC sector may be interested in the flexible BA in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (MH004). Why choose this degree? The programme is closely linked with Early Childhood Education and Care practice, and its staff are experienced in the development, delivery and advocacy of Early Childhood Education and Care. Work placements take place in Tusla-notified Early Childhood Education and Care settings. It is a progressive Level 8 degree, supporting the development of outstanding early childhood educators. This degree offers graduates the option of progressing their careers in Early Childhood Education and Care in varied professional roles. This programme is approved by the Qualifications Advisory Board (instituted to review Level 7 and Level 8 Degree Programmes for the Early Learning and Care Sector) as meeting the requirements of the Professional Award Criteria and Guidelines standards.
Intakes
September Intake 2025 ( Open )
English Test Scores
- DET (Duolingo English test) [ 110 ]
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.5 ]
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 58 ]
- TOEFL Internet Based [ 79 ]