BA in Early Childhood Care & Education (International)

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BA in Early Childhood Care & Education (International)

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Ireland, Limerick

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Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick

Ireland , Limerick

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-Sep-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 11,213 / year

Next Intake 27-Sep-2022

BA in Early Childhood Care & Education (International)

About

The BA in Early Childhood Care and Education is a full-time, four-year, honours degree programme, designed to provide an exciting and challenging programme for those interested in working with young children, from birth to six years of age, in a range of educational settings. It provides excellent training and a highly-regarded qualification in this most rewarding area, and was developed in response to contemporary developments in the field of early years education both in Ireland and internationally.

This programme is for students from abroad interested in working with young children (birth to six years).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

All students must undertake a Foundation Programme recommended by MIC.
Entry to Foundation programme requires a CGPA of 80% or above in General Secondary Education Certificate including English, Mathematics and another language.
An IELTS of 5.5 is also necessary depending on the Foundation stream.
Click here for English language requirements.

Postgraduate (Taught) Entry Requirements

3.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 4 point GPA scale.
4.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 5 point GPA scale.
Please note, consideration will be given to applicants with 3.70 or higher on a 5 point scale but these applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Click here for English language requirements.

Postgraduate (Research) Entry Requirements

See 'How to Apply' Information.
Click here for English language requirements.

Some programmes may have a higher entry requirement and/or a portfolio requirement and not all applicants who meet the minimum grades will be offered a place.

English Program Requirements

Matriculation Examinations: From European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved Irish Leaving Certificate English: Ordinary Level Grade D or above TOEFL: 580 (paper-based) or 90 (internet-based) IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component. *Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS (or equivalent TOEFL/Duolingo). General IELTS will not be accepted. ETAPP (English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes): Grade C1 GCE ‘O’ Level English Language/ GCSE English Language: Grade C or above University of Cambridge ESOL: Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade B GCE Examination Boards: Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations - Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate - School Certificate Pass 1-6 University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council - School Certificate Pass 1-6 PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic: A minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59) MIC has approved the use of the Duolingo English Test (DET) as a temporary measure for the 2021/2 intake (due to test centre closures). The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 110. Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. If students do not meet the English language requirements above, there are a range of short-term English language programmes offered at MIC.

Career

There is a growing awareness in Ireland of the need for high calibre professionals to provide young children with the best possible care and education. Graduates may pursue leadership roles in both the private and public sector where high quality early years provision is required. As specialists in Early Childhood Care and Education, graduates of this programme may find employment as managers, directors, coordinators or facilitators in a wide range of early years settings. The first cohort of BA ECCE students graduated in October 2007 and they have since taken up employment in such areas as managerial roles in playschools, daycare settings, Early Start Units, family centres as well as policy development roles and research roles within various Government bodies. Following the Irish Governmentâ€™s introduction of the provision of a free year of pre-school education, job opportunities for graduates of this course are expected to continue to increase. With experience, graduates of the programme also meet the eligibility criteria to work as pre-school inspectors and early years inspectors in Ireland.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 11,213 / year

How to Apply

Application Information

Intake onto this programme is once a year in September.

Download and complete the application form, paying particular attention to the requirements:

Please enclose detailed certified results and awards for all examinations mentioned in the application form (certified original documents and certified English translation where applicable).
Official results and award of examinations to be taken should be submitted as soon as they are available.
If you are from a non-English speaking country, you will be required to show evidence of a high level of competence in English as part of the application. Click here for English language requirements.
Please note that your application form cannot be considered unless certified results and awards are submitted.
When detailing result/grade/mark, please include QCA/GPA, mark or percentage relative to marking system at your university.

Intake onto this programme is once a year in September.

You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +353 61 204988 / 774790