BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care in Dublin 1 Ireland | National College of Ireland

NCI's BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care offers a comprehensive grounding in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), preparing graduates for diverse professional roles in the field. This four-year degree is fully accredited by both the Department of Education (DE) and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Inclusion and Youth (DECDIY) as a professional qualification. A distinctive feature of the program is its extensive focus on supervised practical experience across various early childhood environments, with over 1,000 hours dedicated to placement activities. Students develop crucial competencies including observational techniques, ethical approaches, learning environment strategies, and curriculum design for young learners. The final year culminates in a practice-oriented capstone project integrating acquired knowledge and skills.
The curriculum explores diverse subjects to foster a thorough understanding of holistic child development from infancy through six years. NCI's specialized Education Play Lab enhances learning through practical, hands-on experiences.
A core strength of the program lies in its substantial supervised professional placements across multiple early childhood settings.
Students complete over 1,000 hours of supervised placement work, developing essential skills in observation, ethical practice, learning strategies, and curriculum planning. The program structure includes field visits in first year, professional placements as central components in years 2 and 3, and a practice-focused capstone project in the final year.

Duration: 4 years