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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Early Childhood Care, Health and Education Atlantic Technological University - Donegal Letterkenny Campus Atlantic Technological University - Donegal Letterkenny Campus, Ireland

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EUR 12000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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70

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Early Childhood Care, Health & Education is a four-year degree course that equips graduates with the necessary competencies to work with young children and their families. It is an invigorating and exciting career path.

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) programme is delivered with theory lectures, practical work, and group tutorial classes, adopting a spiral curriculum approach. This method progressively builds on the student’s capacity as an Early Childhood Manager and Educator, assessor and facilitator of young children’s learning and development through play.

Modules are informed by national and international research and policy, contemporary issues, and evidence-based practice in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care. With the most up to date discussions and debates facilitated helping to strengthen the student’s knowledge, understanding and skills to become an Advanced Graduate Educator. Assessment is through a variety of means to include authentic assessment that relates to the real working world. Practice Placement is an integral part of the students experience where the student has opportunity to apply theory to practice and enhance their skillset in Pedagogical Leadership through reflective practice.

The programme has been strategically aligned to assist the student in meeting criterion outlined in national and international Guidelines (EU Quality Framework for ECEC, The Early Years Inspectorate Quality and Regulatory Framework). The programme modules aim to deliver discipline specific content in preparation for a national Workforce Plan for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare: ‘Nurturing Skills’ (DCEDIY, 2022-2028).

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    70 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    51 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    12000

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10000 Per year

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