This programme of study is also offered on a full-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.
This 2-year programme is intended if you are in possession of the MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years which will continue to prepare you for a career in the Early Childhood contexts. The BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care equips professionals with the necessary knowledge, values and skills to work with children between the ages of 0-7.
The course aims to develop the students' call to the profession by forming their attitudes and character, have a good understanding of theories of learning, development, and play; develop an ability to understand children's perspectives through their ways of communication; be able to prepare high-quality pedagogic environments, as well as curricular activities and experiences that enhance inquiry, participation and interaction; and by presenting them with the necessary professional knowledge; and provide opportunities to enhance their cultural capital.
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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EPE3002 | Using Digital Technologies to Promote 21st Century Learning in Early Childhood Education | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EPE3006 | Social Issues in Early Education | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EPE3007 | High Potential, Emerging Abilities and Giftedness in Young Learners | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EPE3010 | The Emergent Curriculum in Action | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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EDS3110 | Addressing Diversity in Early Years | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
EPE2006 | Nurturing the Spiritual, Moral and Religious Dimensions | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EPE3003 | The Early Childhood Practitioner | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
LLI3006 | Third Field Placement in ECEC | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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EPE3009 | Leadership in Early Years Setting | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
IAL3015 | Including Learners with Developmental Disabilities in Early Years | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
LLI3007 | Fourth Field Placement in ECEC | 8 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
MSE2101 | Children’s Understanding of the World through Environmental Education | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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EDS3120 | Critical debates in Early Childhood Education and Care | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
EPE3004 | Transitions in the Early Years | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
EPE3005 | Implications of Children's Rights and Legal Issues for Early Years Practitioners | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
RSH3003 | Promoting Positive Behaviour in the Early Years | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care – B.A. (Hons) ECEC - under the auspices of the Faculty of Education.