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Early Childhood Education & Care - Athlone

TUS - Athlone Campus

Course code
US926
Level
Level 8
Award
Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
Technological University of the Shannon
Duration
4 years full-time.

Programme summary

The course introduces students to the dynamic landscape of early childhood education and care. Policy, legislation and practice are currently undergoing unprecedented change. Students will have opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and values to support the holistic development of children from birth to six years.

Entry requirements

Grade H5 at higher level in two subjects, plus Grade O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish). Note: An FL2 in foundation level mathematics will be accepted as meeting the minimum mathematics requirements for entry to this course.

Who to apply to

CAO