Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) in Glasnevin Ireland | Dublin City University
Dublin City University
|
Glasnevin Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
15,000
(c. USD17,317.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program equips you for a fulfilling career nurturing and teaching young children during their crucial developmental years. The BECE qualification enables you to work professionally across diverse early childhood environments, including preschools, childcare centers, special education institutions, and family support initiatives.
The BECE program blends academic knowledge with hands-on experience. You'll develop practical abilities through interactive sessions, group projects, and workshops. These might include programming educational robots in the Lego lab, creating engaging play spaces, or developing literacy resources for young learners. The course includes annual professional placements to apply your skills. BECE graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects both nationally and internationally. During your final year, you may have the opportunity to study overseas through Erasmus exchanges in countries like Norway, Belgium, or Hungary.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
GCE A LEVELS
General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C plus 4 GCE O levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 2 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 2 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 1 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 3 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or have an equivalent qualification.
English language Requirements
- Irish Leaving Certificate English - O6/H7
- GCE A-Level English Language - Grade D
- IELTS ACADEMIC - Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
- TOEFL - 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test)
- TOEFL iBT - Total Score of 92
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)
- Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.
Tuition
EUR
15,000