Waterford,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Practice in Carlow Ireland | South East Technological University
South East Technological University
|
Carlow Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,500
(c. USD16,842.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Early childhood learning and development focuses on nurturing infants and young kids to grow into capable, self-assured learners through caring connections with those around them. Providing excellent education and care during these crucial developmental stages is vital. Studies show that when educators hold advanced qualifications, the quality of the learning environment and children's experiences significantly improves. This honors program in Early Childhood Learning and Development offers students the opportunity to explore various subjects, gaining comprehensive insights into child development from birth through age six. Participants will acquire expertise in Aistear, the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework, and Solta, Ireland's National Quality Standard for Early Education, both critical for professional practice in this field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Year 1 entry:
Candidates for year 1 entry to our Bachelor Degree programmes must hold a high school completion certificate that comes in at level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. All candidates must have completed 12 years of full-time education prior to applying for entry to SETU Carlow. All subjects on the High School Completion Certificate must be successfully passed, with good grades.
Advanced Entry:
SETU Carlow welcomes applications from students who have completed some studies at higher level at other institutions and who wish to transfer onto a Bachelor degree programme at SETU Carlow.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL Internet Based test (iBT): 70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test: 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Duolingo English Test (DET): 90
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): B2+
GCE O-Level English: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50
Test of Interactive English (TIE): B2+
TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
TOEIC: 605
Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Level O6
Tuition
EUR
14,500