Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Early Childhood Education and Care

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.