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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Early Childhood Education and Care

Mayo — Castlebar, County of Mayo, Ireland

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: September 2027
Tuition Fee: EUR 12,000
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Post-study work: Check current immigration rules
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

This degree provides experiences, insights and knowledge into early childhood education and care. Early childhood educators work with children from infancy to primary school. Our programme aims to develop well-informed, articulate professionals who are passionate about early childhood education and care. There is a strong focus on play and learning, the close relationship to nature and outdoor experiences and childrens rights to participation. This firm academic foundation is cemented by a strong emphasis on practical application of theory. Students will spend 12 hours weekly in practice placement in order to provide them with an opportunity to link theory to practice. Students receive on-going support through placement by an experienced educator. The Level 8 award in Early Childhood Education and Care meets the requirements for Core Funding previously known as Higher Capitation funding by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). The course is designed to attract both school-leavers, mature learners and international learners and is designed for people working towards careers in services for children, young people and their families. It caters for the demand for highly qualified early years and childhood professionals, while also developing future researchers in the field. Applicants who hold a QQI Level 6 major award may be eligible for consideration to enter directly into the second year of the ECEC programme on the Mayo or Galway City campus. Applications for direct entry to the second year are by direct application.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: EUR 12,000
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Mayo

Castlebar, County of Mayo, Ireland

Westport Road

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

With campuses in Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, and Galway, the Atlantic Technological University serves a diverse community of learners, staff, and organisations and offers a unique blend of academic excellence, research innovation, and quality of life. ATU is on the path to becoming a hub of talent attraction, education, and retention. They are committed to bolstering economic, social, and cultural development across the west, northwest, and cross-border areas. The university's collaborative ethos drives them to deliver practical, solution-oriented education and research that directly addresses globa...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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