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BA Early Childhood Teaching and Learning

This part-time Early Childhood Teaching and Learning degree from Maynooth University is closely linked with Early Childhood Education and Care practice, and its lecturers are experienced in the development, delivery and advocacy of Early Childhood Education and Care. The unique partnership between Maynooth University and Early Childhood Ireland ensures unparalleled support in linking theory.

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Duration

4 years

Starting Date

September

Tuition Fee

€13,500 per year

Location

Maynooth, Ireland

The programme

Work placements take place in Tusla-notified Early Childhood Education and Care settings. Those working in the sector may use their workplace as their placement setting. However alternative placements are also required each year.

The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning 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 varied professional roles.

This Early Childhood Teaching and Learning degree from Maynooth University 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.

Career Options

Graduates emerge as early years teaching professionals. Career progression within this sector, for those with this kind of degree, is expanding rapidly beyond early childhood care and education settings to include opportunities within policy development and evaluation agencies within the Department of Education and Skills, Department of Children and Youth Affairs etc.

The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning positions graduates to spearhead and lead learning in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) services.

Graduates may also take up roles with local development agencies within the early childhood sector both nationally and internationally.