Early Education and Care
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Key Features:
- Unique Qualification: One of only three Higher Education Institutes in Ireland offering a Bachelor of Education specifically in Early Childhood Care, providing a higher level of recognition for this vital field.
- Focus on Play-Based Learning: Recognizes the importance of play in children’s development and offers modules dedicated to this aspect, like “Outdoor and Nature Based Play” and “Children’s Play and Pedagogy.”
- Strong Practical Component: Includes two, thirteen-week placements in professional ELC settings during the second and third years, allowing students to gain practical experience alongside classroom learning. Placement opportunities include childcare centers, County Childcare Committees, and even primary schools.
- Modern Facilities: Students benefit from a state-of-the-art early years skills laboratory, dedicated outdoor learning spaces, and creative practice areas.
- Global Learning: Encourages off-site learning experiences, both locally and potentially internationally, to broaden student perspectives.
- Digital Badge Integration: Awarded upon graduation, recognizing students’ achievements and skills developed in the program.
Overall, the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Education and Care at ATU Sligo provides a comprehensive and practical program that prepares graduates to become skilled, ethical, and reflective practitioners in the ever-evolving Early Learning and Care sector.
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Tuition Fee – the Department of Education pays tuition fees for all full-time students who are citizens of a Member State of the EU and who meet the residency requirements. Most full-time undergraduate students will be covered by the Free Fees Initiative scheme for their tuition fee. Students from Northern Ireland or Great Britain do not have to pay tuition fees to study in the Republic of Ireland. All students are liable for the Student Contribution fee: €3,000. Application deadline for EU students is February 1.
Admissions Requirements
High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 plus: SAT score of 1000+ (1800 prior to 2016) or ACT composite score of 22 and above or 2-3 Advanced Placement Examinations in relevant subjects with grades 3 and above OR 2-3 SAT subject tests in relevant subjects with a minimum score of 600 in each.
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Sligo
Ireland
- 4 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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