Leadership & Advocacy in the Early Years - Sligo
Study Hours
Students can expect 3 hours of online lectures and 6-10 hours of individual study weekly
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for anyone seeking to move into a leadership role in the ECEC sector career e.g. Early Years Inspectorate, Better Start Mentors, Manager/ Support and Development Staff of City and County Childcare Committees, Management/Leadership roles in Tusla, Management/Policy roles with National Voluntary Organisations, Management roles in Family Resource Centres and as managers of both private and community Early Years services.
Subjects taught
What will I study?
Modules
Leadership in Practice for Early
learning & Care Professionals
Pedagogical Leadership &
Advocacy
Children’s Lives
Contemporary Psychology
for Leadership & Advocacy in
ECEC
Leading Interprofessional &
Interagency Collaboration
Researching Leadership &
Advocacy in the Early Years
Organisations & Change
Research Project
*Exit award available
Entry requirements
Applicants require a 2.2 BA Honours in Early Childhood or cognate discipline and will have at least two years experience working in the early years sector or a related field completed at the end of the programme of study. Where large numbers apply far exceeding available places shortlisting of applications for an interview may occur.
Duration
3 semesters (PGDip) 1 further semester (add-on MA)
On-Campus Attendance
The programme is structured around two modules each semester. Each semester there is a 5 day residential programme at the Sligo campus.
Enrolment dates
Intake: September
Post Course Info
Career Opportunities
Opportunities are dependent on where you are resident and what your career aspirations are e.g. Early Years Inspectorate, Better Start Mentors, Manager/ Support and Development Staff of City and County Childcare Committees, Management/Leadership roles in Tusla, Management/Policy roles with National Voluntary Organisations, Management roles in Family Resource Centres and as managers of both private and community Early Years services.
Further Study
Doctoral Studies in Early Years Discipline, Research, Policy, Child and Family Studies. Other opportunities exist depending on your personal goals.