Early Childhood Education & Care - Limerick

This two-year programme is aimed at staff currently working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector who are looking to advance their careers by achieving a qualification at degree level. The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to fulfill a variety of leadership roles within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

Applicants must hold a QQI Level 6 (or equivalent) qualification which is recognised by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) as meeting the criteria for ‘ECCE Room Leader (Standard Capitation)’. To qualify for advanced entry into Year 2, applicants must present the full Level 6 QQI/FET (FETAC) award in Early Childhood Care and Education (6M2007) with three distinctions, including one distinction in 6N1946 Work Experience or 6N1947 Work Practice. Successful applicants will receive exemptions from Year 1 modules totalling 60 ECTS based on prior certified learning. Information on qualifications that meet the criteria is available at: gov.ie – Early Years Recognised Qualifications (www.gov.ie) Applicants must also be currently employed within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector and remain employed for the duration of the programme. Students are required to complete 400 hours of professional practice across Years 1 and 2. A signed letter of verification from their employer is required. Applications will be assessed on a first‑come, first‑served basis, with priority given to applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements. or Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme. If you do not hold these academic qualifications but would like your application assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form and Flexible Learning will be in contact. ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.