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Early Childhood Care & Education
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- Level
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- Award
- Degree - Ordinary Bachelor at UK Level 6
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- Awarding body
- University of Essex
- Duration
- 2 years blended learning. Delivery Method: Regular weekly or bi-weekly evening webinars are scheduled between 7 – 9pm and are recorded should you be unavailable to attend the live session. Some inductions take place on Saturdays. You are required to complete 450 hours in an early years setting per academic year. Your placement hours can be completed within the setting that you are employed in.
Programme summary
This BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care & Education degree, awarded by the University of Essex, is delivered through blended learning, enabling you to work full-time while studying. Graduates are eligible for the Graduate Premium from DCEDIY for roles in early years settings.
Entry requirements
- To be eligible, you must hold a QQI Level 6 major award in ECCE or an equivalent qualification. The Advanced Certificate in Early Learning & Care – QQI Level 6 Major Award is available at Portobello Institute.
- Portobello Institute has secured Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with the University of Essex for students holding QQI level 6 Early Years Care & Education or QQI level 6 Advanced Supervision in Childcare.
- All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language eg. completing a major award at QQI level 6 completed through English.
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