Leadership in Early Years Education & Care - Carlow / Wicklow / Wexford

This Masters programme will develop students’ ability to both analyse, manage and creatively respond to critical issues and changes in early childhood care policy and service implementation, all the time being cognisant of the best interests of the child.

Note: Please be aware that some of the modules on this programme are taught in the evening. If you wish to complete the programme as a full-time student, you must complete both the day and evening modules in one academic year.

What subjects will I study?
Leadership, Strategy and Governance
Contemporary Issues in Early Years Policy, Theory and Practice
Arts based Research in Early Years Education and Care
Leading Quality in Early Years Education and Care
Educational Psychology
Transformative Children’s Rights Education
Research Methods and Dissertation

Entry requirements are a Level 8 degree, with a minimum of Second Class Honours, Grade 2 or equivalent in the following areas:

- Early Childhood Education and Care
- Applied Social Studies
- Social and Community Studies
- Youth and Community Work
- Social Sciences or cognate area

Candidates with significant relevant work experience (as determined by SETU Carlow’s Recognised Priorn Learning (RPL) policy), in addition to an honours primary degree in another discipline area may also be considered for entry.

Applicants applying for entry via routes other than those listed above will be considered on a case-by-case basisand in accordance with SETU Carlow’s Recognised Priorn Learning (RPL) policy.

All Non-EU applicants should refer to the international section of the SETU website for further information.

1 Year Full-time/2 Years Part-time (2 evenings per week, 7.00 - 10.00pm (indictive))

CWB09 Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Full-time €7,400*
CWL17 Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Part-time €7,400*
CWW05 Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care WICKLOW Part-time €7,400*
CWX16 Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care WEXFORD Part-time €7,400*

CWB10 Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Full-time €5,500
CWL18 Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care CARLOW Part-time €5,500
CWW06 Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care WICKLOW Part-time €5,500

*Fees for ITC Major Award graduates only – €5,500.

Programme Fees for Non-EU Students
Masters Programme Fee – €11,250

Study & Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme may progress to a PhD programme of study in the discipline areas, in Ireland or abroad. Graduates of the programme may also be eligible to progress to a professional doctorate in the field of teaching and learning in both Irish and international Institutions.

This is an ideal postgraduate programme for students or current practitioners within the early childhood education sector who are interested in becoming an administrator, director or manager of early childhood education programmes. It is also suitable for those interested in advisory, mentoring and inspection roles within the sector.