Early Childhood Studies
We work in partnership with Atlantic Technological University to deliver the BSc (Hons) Early Childhood, Care, Health and Education Top Up for those who already hold a Level 5 qualification in Early Years. Entry onto the degree programme will be at Year 3 of the four-year programme. Students will develop the skills necessary to assimilate an understanding of the complex and diverse nature of the subject, as well as more general skills which will be widely transferable.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Students must have an ROI Level 6 Childcare qualification. The selection process is implemented by ATU. Students must complete the ATU Advanced Entry application form. To download visit: www.atu.ie
Access NI check, Health Declaration and attendance at an information session required for all applicants.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL) may also be considered for entry onto this course.
Careers / Further progression
Further Study
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE), Nursing, Social Work Educational Psychology, Masters in Early Years.
Your Future Career
Previous students have set up their own crèche / day care business or worked in the field of Early Years as a Special Needs Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Childminder
Further information
Start Date: 09/09/2024.
Strand Road Campus
£2,500 per annum (subject to change).
Applications are now open for Higher Education Courses 2024-25. To apply online please see "Application Weblink".
Course Overview
We work in partnership with Atlantic Technological University to deliver the BSc (Hons) Early Childhood, Care, Health and Education Top Up for those who already hold a Level 5 qualification in Early Years. Entry onto the degree programme will be at Year 3 of the four-year programme. Students will develop the skills necessary to assimilate an understanding of the complex and diverse nature of the subject, as well as more general skills which will be widely transferable.
Students will become familiar with the Republic of Ireland curriculum developments and implement Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood in their placement, which can be in either Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.
Course Modules:
• Child and Family Support
• Research
• Research and Evidence Based Practice
• Comparative Education
• Communications in the Early Years
• Professional Practice
• Developmental Psychology
• Leadership and Management
• Children with Additional Needs
• Effective Infant Education
• Outdoor Play
Learn from experience through supervised practice with opportunities for observation and engagement in needs assessment, early childhood curriculum planning and implementation. As placement is an integral part of your qualification a self-declaration of current health status is implicit as part of the overall risk assessment process.
Give us a call
Our campus can be contacted by phone:
Strand Road: 028 7127 6000