Ireland

Early Childhood Education & Practice - Wexford

Course code: CW_HXECA_B
Level: Level 8
Award: Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: South East Technological University
Duration: 4 years, part-time. Delivery How the Programme is Delivered This programme is designed with flexibility in mind, recognising that many students are balancing study with work and family commitments. Years 1 and 2 — Blended Learning In your first two years, the programme is delivered in a blended format. Some weeks you will attend on campus at SETU and on the remaining weeks you will engage with your studies online. This gives you the best of both worlds — the flexibility of online learning combined with valuable face-to-face time to build relationships with your lecturers and classmates that will support you throughout your studies and beyond. Years 3 and 4 — Fully Online In your third and fourth years, the programme moves to fully online delivery, giving you maximum flexibility as you advance your studies and professional practice. Please note: Any module that includes an end of module formal examination will require you to attend your campus in person to sit that exam.

Programme summary

Early Childhood Education and Practice focuses on empowering babies and young children to become confident and capable learners through nurturing relationships.

Entry requirements

All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the course. Ideally, applicants should currently be employed in an Early Childhood setting. NB: Because this course must undertake Supervised Professional Placement that will bring students into contact with children and vulnerable adults, SETU is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake these courses. SETU uses the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) vetting service to assess the suitability of all applicants. Therefore, offers on this course are conditional and could subsequently be withdrawn if applicants do not meet the Garda Vetting requirements. In year 1, work based learners must complete a minimum of 120 professional Placement hours in Semester 2. In year 2, work based learners must complete a minimum of 265 hours of supervised professional practice. In year 3, work based learners must complete a minimum of 265 hours of supervised professional practice.

Who to apply to

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