BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies

Level 8 degree programme that provides students with a professional qualification in Early Childhood Studies. This programme will nurture student's personal, social and professional development with a view to developing a highly competent professional educator committed to providing high-quality care and education services for babies, toddlers, young children and their families. The programme is steeped in the contemporary principles of best practice as determined by National Curriculum and Quality Frameworks Aistear, Siolta and the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for Early Years Practice.

The programme involves the study of related disciplines of early years' care, education, psychology, sociology, law, creative play, interactions, social policy, research and health and welfare for children aged 0-6 years. The programme also introduces the student to the principles and practices relevant to School Age Childcare.

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:

Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate

INCLUDING At least two H5 Grades

AND Mathematics Grade O6 or H7

AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7

AND Minimum Points Score of 300.

Northern Ireland/UK Entry Requirements:

Applicants must meet the matriculation requirement of 6 different subjects which must include:

Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C) or better

English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C) or better

Two subjects at either:

A Level' (Grade A* - C)

AND/OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - C)

AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma) (Grade Merit or Distinction).

AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma) (Grade Merit or Distinction)

OR BTEC National Level 3 Diploma (Grade min: MM)

OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (Grade min: MM)

OR BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma (Grade min: MMP)

The remaining subjects must be different from that presented above and may be drawn from recognised subjects at:

GCSE (Grade A* - C)

AND/OR AS Level' (Grades A - E)

AND/OR A-level' (Grades A* - E)

AND/OR Applied A-level' (Grade A* - E)

AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

And a minimum score of 300 points

Mature Applicants Entry Requirements:

Minimum of 23 years of age on January 1st of year of application. For further information please see our page on applying as a mature student.

Please Note:

Because of the work placement on this course, applicants must successfully pass Garda/Police vetting for all jurisdictions where the student was/is resident.

If you are interested in studying in DkIT, you need to meet the entry requirements for the program for which you want to apply. Each application must be accompanied by certified evidence of all relevant qualifications held to date including evidence of proficiency in English.

Demand for our graduates in a wide range of engineering industries has been strong with many having job offers from both local and national companies shortly after sitting their final exams including:

Combilift Ltd

Intel

Hiab MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts

OpenHydro Suretank Ltd.

Glen Dimplex; Kingspan Group

Xtratherm

MultiHog

Non-EU applicants applying for one of the courses at DkIT, please apply online via the link below. Simply choose your course of interest and hit apply, please provide the following documents with your application:

• • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificate (if applicable)
  • IELTS (or equivalent) transcripts
  • Passport copy

Apply Online

If your application is successful, you will receive an initial letter of offer either directly or through the offices of the agency.

You must then pay the fees for the first year of the programme in full and and provide evidence of a health insurance policy. Once your fees have been lodged in full to the DKIT account, a final letter of offer will be issued. You will need this letter in order to apply for a student visa. Visa applications are made to your local Irish Embassy or Consulate or to the Department of Justice in Ireland. If your visa application is refused, you can apply to the Institute regarding a refund.