Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA Early Childhood Teaching and Learning in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,500
(c. USD19,366.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This full-time Level 8 honors degree program is designed for individuals seeking to enter the Early Childhood Education and Care field, whether through Leaving Certificate qualifications, further education, or as mature students. Current ECEC professionals might consider the flexible BA in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (MH004). The curriculum maintains strong connections with practical ECEC applications, with faculty experienced in curriculum design, program implementation, and ECEC advocacy.
Practical training occurs in Tusla-recognized Early Childhood Education and Care environments. As an advanced Level 8 qualification, it fosters the growth of exceptional early childhood educators. Graduates can pursue diverse professional opportunities within the ECEC field. The program has received approval from the Qualifications Advisory Board (established to evaluate Level 7 and 8 Degree Programs for Early Learning and Care) for meeting Professional Award Criteria and Guidelines standards.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must have completed a Leaving Certificate equivalent to the Ireland Leaving Certificate.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test - iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge First Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category. International Baccalaureate – English A1, A2, or B5 at Higher Level (4at either Level if presenting IB through English) NOTE: Applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old should present additional proof of English.
Tuition
EUR
16,500