Early Childhood Studies - Letterkenny

ATU work in collaboration with North West Regional College (NWRC) to deliver the BSc (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Add-On programme for those who already hold a UK/NI Level 5 qualification in Early Years.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• NI/UK: Students must have a UK Level 5 Childcare qualification.
• ROI: Students must have an ROI Level 6 Childcare qualification. The selection process is implemented by ATU. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) will also be considered for entry. Special Requirements Garda Vetting Non-Eu candidates will not be considered for this course unless there are still places available after all eligible EU candidates have been considered. Offerees are subject to garda vetting. Registration is temporary until garda vetting is successfully completed. Students who cannot complete garda vetting may be unable to go out on necessary placement or to fulfil course requirements. In such cases, students will be ineligible to complete registration & will be required to leave the course. Early Childhood Studies Work Placement Professional Practice Placement provides invaluable experience for students. Level 8 students complete 750 hours and Level 6 students complete 300 hours. Students must work with children in the following age groups:
• Birth – 18 months
• 18 – 36 months
• 3 – 6 years