Early Childhood Studies Care & Education - Waterford

The programme is targeted at applicants who are already working in supervised practice. The overall aim of the Higher Diploma in Arts in Early Childhood Studies, Care and Education is to develop critically reflective, skilled and ethically aware professional Early Childhood Educators. The course will afford graduates from relevant disciplines an opportunity to enhance existing qualifications, and build on existing practical expertise, to obtain a recognised level 8 qualification in Early Childhood Studies, Care and Education.

Year 1 Modules

Practice Placement 1

Personal and Professional Development

Child Developmental Psychology

Early Learning and Play

Social Research Methods

Practice Placement 2

Managing Early Years Contexts

Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood

Early Years Curriculum, Quality and

Practice

Independent Study

Level 7 major award in Early Childhood Studies, or equivalent, and with at least two years of relevant work experience

1 YEAR – PART-TIME

Blended mode: 6.00-10.00pm Tuesday and Thursday; 3 weeks on campus & 9 weeks online

Start Date: September 2024