BA EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING & LEARNING
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    BA EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING & LEARNING

    Maynooth University
    Maynooth University
    Ireland
    Ireland, Maynooth
    University Rank:#820
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    EUR 16,500 / Year

    BA EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING & LEARNING

    About

    Degree Overview
    >Flexible, level 8 honours degree, catering for those currently working in the ECEC sector. Those aspiring to enter the Early Childhood Education and Care sector from Leaving Certificate or further education paths may be interested in the full-time programme MH003.
    >The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning is a progressive Level 8 degree, supporting the development of outstanding early childhood educators.
    >The programme is closely linked with Early Childhood Education and Care practice, and its lecturers are experienced in the development, delivery and advocacy of Early Childhood Education and Care.
    >Work placements* take place in Tusla-notified Early Childhood Education and Care settings. Those working in the sector may use their workplace as their placement setting. However, short, alternative placements are also required each year.
    >Applicants with full level 6 qualification in ECEC are exempt from 1st year.
    >Students can graduate with Level 7 qualification after 3rd year or Level 8 qualification after 4th year.
    >This degree offers graduates the option of progressing their careers in varied professional roles.

    *Placement is required (420 hours per academic year)

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
    SubjectRequiredOrdinary Level GradeHigher Level Grade
    IrishNo N/A N/A
    EnglishNo N/A N/A
    LanguageNo N/A N/A
    MathNo N/A N/A
    ScienceNo N/A N/A

    International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements

    Mature Students

    Mature Applicants

    As this is a flexible degree, the mature age is 21 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. Late application (for existing CAO applicants) accepted.

    Click here to be taken to our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on that page outlines application steps for this degree.

    Mature applicants who have a disability

    If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require support for any required written exercise/interview/ online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.

    For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

    01 July 2025

    Additional Information

    Applicants with a level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care may apply for exemption from year 1.

    Please note that applications for the BA Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning (flexible) degree (CAO Code MH004) must be made through the Advanced Entry portal on the CAO application website.

    Please note that MH004 BA Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (flexible) will run subject to sufficient numbers in 2025. A decision on September 2025 intake will be made in May 2025. For more details please contact the Department.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS : 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band  

    Duolingo English Test (DET) : The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 - with at least 110 in each individual subscore. 

    Pearson Test of English : 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section

    TOEFL internet-based test  : iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections

    Career

    Graduates emerge as early years teaching professionals. Career progression within this sector for those with a level 8 Early Childhood degree is expanding rapidly within and beyond Early Childhood Education and Care settings to include opportunities within policy development and evaluation agencies within government departments, semi-state bodies and NGO’s.

    The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning positions graduates to spearhead and lead learning in Early Childhood Education and Care services. Graduates may also take up roles with local development agencies within the early childhood sector, both nationally and internationally.

    Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options.

    Fee Information

    BA EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING & LEARNING

    Maynooth University

    Maynooth University

    Ireland

    Ireland, Maynooth

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