Education in Early Childhood

Do you want to make a difference to the lives and educational futures of young children (birth to 6 years)? Are you interested in working with children with special needs, with children and families or in support and early intervention organisations? Then follow your passion and become a professional early childhood educator.

General Entry Requirements Applicants must present a minimum of 6 Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade O6/H7, which must include Mathematics and English or Irish. In addition, applicants must present at least 2 subjects at Grade H5. Garda Vetting Garda vetting has been introduced for students who have unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults as part of their studies at DCU. You must successfully complete the Garda vetting process in order to complete the process of registration.