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Institute of Technology Carlow

Kilkenny Rd,Moanacurragh,Carlow

Higher Diploma in Arts in Early Childhood Education & Care at Institute of Technology Carlow

Higher Diploma in Arts in Early Childhood Education & Care at Institute of Technology Carlow
Course Duration 1 Years
Course Intake September
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Course Level Postgraduate Diploma
Tution Fees € 8,250
English Language Requirment
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 90
PTE 60

This course provides an opportunity for students to study for a one-year Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. This course is being offered as a direct response to the introduction of the free school year in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECCE scheme) by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. This course is designed for graduates of Social Care who are working in the Early Childcare sector and who do not hold the necessary qualification for the ECCE scheme.

All successful applicants will have to complete 500 hours of Supervised Professional Practice as part of the Higher Diploma.

What will I be able to do when I finish this programme?

On completion of this course, students will  be equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills in early childhood education and care to enable them to make a professional contribution to early childhood education & care, nationally and internationally.

Exam information

Modules completed in Term 1 will, where applicable be examined in week beginning early December. Modules completed in Term 2 will, where applicable be examined in May.

What subjects will I study?

  • Pedagogy & Curriculum
  • Outdoor & After School Education & Care
  • Children’s Literature in Early Childhood
  • Literacy, Numeracy, Science & Technology in Early Childhood Education & Care
  • Leading Contemporary & Quality Practice
  • Visual Arts in Early Childhood
  • Work based learning for ECEC
  • Philosophy in Early Childhood Education

Study & Career Opportunities

On completion of this course, students will  be equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills in early childhood education and care to enable them to make a professional contribution to early childhood education & care, nationally and internationally.

Institute of Technology Carlow Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate € 9,500
Postgraduate  10,500
Institute of Technology Carlow Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living € 5,125
Campus accommodation € 5,750
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
Institute of Technology Carlow English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 5.5
IELTS Postgraduate 6.0
TOEFL Undergraduate 79
TOEFL Postgraduate 90
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
Institute of Technology Carlow University Contact Details
Institute of Technology Carlow Address
Kilkenny Rd,Moanacurragh Kilkenny Rd -
Institute of Technology Carlow Email
helpdesk@itcarlow.ie
Institute of Technology Carlow Phone
+353 59 917 5000