Course Summary
The Master of Arts in Early Intervention and Inclusive Practice for Children is a pioneering programme designed to provide postgraduate-level study for those who wish to enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies in working with children (Birth – 12 years) from diverse backgrounds who experience adversity and a resultant inability to meaningfully participate in their education.
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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.
Entry Requirements
The programmes entry requirements for Level 8 (2.2) in cognate discipline. RPL including– application form, mature applications.
Students can also apply through the TUS RPL process: Recognition of Prior Learning – TUS
Application Details
Application deadline: 31st May 2025.
Location: Moylish Campus Limerick
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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
Master of Arts in Early Intervention and Inclusive Practice graduates may find work in the private and public sectors nationally and locally. Settings include but are not limited to ELC & SAC settings, Primary Schools, Government departments and agencies including but not limited to DCEDIY, NCCA, Pobal, Tusla, Better Start (Area based Childhood, Family Resource Centres, Family Support services, youth work other agencies such as Enable Ireland, Coolmine , youth services Therapeutic Community, City and county-based Early Intervention Services.
International Employment Opportunities
Students may find opportunities to work in the UK and other European countries on targeted early intervention programmes. Students could potentially source employment with statutory, non- statutory or charitable organizations. The programme will provide the students with relevant research skills to explore specific national and interactional policy and practice.
Further Study
Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates have the opportunity to complete Level 9/10 programmes here at TUS or elsewhere.
Duration
Full time – Two days a week for 1 year as per the academic Calendar