Course Summary
Students will study a wide range of courses to help them become knowledgeable, dedicated early childhood practitioners. These include child psychology, play, language and literacy, enquiry-based learning, child care and protection, arts and the early years.
You will learn about educators who have influenced the education of young children, including Montessori, and Vygotsky. You will learn about the Aistear and will take education placements in a variety of early childhood settings.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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PLC Progression Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
Search for PLC Courses offering these awards (Click on the Codes)
| PLC Codes | Award Title |
| 5M1981 | Creative Craft |
| 5M1984 | Art, Craft and Design |
| 5M1985 | Art |
| 5M1995 | Graphic Design |
| 5M1997 | Office Administration |
| 5M2009 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
| 5M2011 | Music |
| 5M2067 | Information Processing |
| 5M2073 | Language and European Studies |
| 5M2102 | Business Studies |
| 5M2146 | Multimedia Production |
| 5M21473 | Early Learning & Care |
| 5M2154 | Cultural and Heritage Studies |
| 5M2181 | Applied Social Studies |
| 5M2208 | Design |
| 5M2464 | Journalism |
| 5M2468 | Business Administration |
| 5M2786 | Community Care |
| 5M3050 | Community Development |
| 5M3114 | General Studies |
| 5M3635 | Education and Training |
| 5M3782 | Health Service Skills |
| 5M4339 | Healthcare Support |
| 5M4349 | Nursing Studies |
| 5M4468 | Community Health Services |
| 5M4572 | Dance |
| 5M5048 | Creative Media |
| 6M2007 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
| 6M2218 | Social and Vocational Integration |
| 6M2230 | Furniture Design and Making |
| 6M2263 | Inclusive Education and Training |
| 6M3115 | Information, Advice and Advocacy |
| 6M3566 | Drama |
| 6M3618 | Arts Administration |
| 6M3674 | Community Development |
| 6M3706 | Fashion Design |
| 6M4029 | Art |
| 6M4587 | Management |
| 6M4978 | Health Services Supervisory Management Skills |
| 6M4985 | Business |
| 6M5127 | Interior Design |
| 6M5128 | Classical Acting |
| 6M5150 | Illustration |
This Information is Correct for 2025 Entry
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Graduates of this programme will have the skills and competence to work in a variety of early childhood education and care settings.
Further Research
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