Discover how to use play as a therapeutic medium to support children in overcoming challenging circumstances. This 3-month QQI level 6 Minor Award in Therapeutic Play Skills equips you with the knowledge and skills to effectively apply therapeutic play in early years and special needs settings.

This 3-year level 8 BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care & Education programme focuses on how play and learning shape young children’s development in various historical, political, and cultural settings.

It explores local and international views on children’s rights, health, well-being, and education, emphasising diversity and inclusion. The course draws from fields like psychology, sociology, education, and health.

Students, whether experienced or new, must complete supervised work-based modules, blending practical experience with academic learning.

The course enhances your understanding of young children’s play, development, and learning in various contexts. It incorporates local and international perspectives on children’s rights, health, well-being, and diverse pedagogical approaches.

A key feature is the opportunity for you to choose from a number of elective modules;

• Inclusive Education Practice
• Montessori Education
• Provision of School Age Childcare

This qualification focuses on understanding play, child development, and learning within historical and socio-cultural contexts, preparing you for diverse roles in the early childhood sector.

You will explore disciplines like psychology, sociology, education, and health to develop a deep understanding of early childhood development and education.

You will have the opportunity to undertake 150 hours of supervised placement to enhance your academic and practical skills, preparing you for a rewarding career in early childhood settings.

A highly practical course focused on the key skills and knowledge needed to carry out a range of ecological field survey methods. Learners will be able to demonstrate strategies and practices to help foster a more environmentally-friendly society.

This unique course will be delivered at Killarney National Park Education Centre, in the heart of Ireland’s premier National Park.

As an established field studies centre run by Kerry ETB and The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the Education Centre will provide an ideal location for the Level 5 Ecology course.

Many of the practical elements of the course will either be delivered in the variety of habitats of the National Park or close by on the peninsulas of Iveragh, Dingle and Beara or in the Burren.

Some aspects of the course such as Team Building & Mountain Skills will be delivered at Cappanalea, the National Outdoor Education & Training Centre. The team delivering the course are all experienced ecologists and field-studies tutors. Both Centres are fully equipped with first-class facilities and professional equipment.

Students on this course will develop further skills, knowledge and competency to complete a range of basic welding tasks to industry standards and in line with Health and Safety requirements.

Might this course be for you? Do you want to rebuild your self-belief and become more optimistic? Would you like to explore learning opportunities but are unsure of what you are ready for? Do you have limited focus or concentration and want to look for a new direction? Do you feel you are able for more and want to take steps in a space that feels safe and nourishing?

If you answer ‘YES’ to at least one of the above Threashold Training Network would be delighted to hear from you and tell you more.

The Dublinia Cultural and Heritage programme, delivered in collaboration with the City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB,) is a QQI Level 5 Major award. The programme combines training and work experience over 11 months. There are nine certified modules including; History, Archaeology and Heritage. Participants benefit from familiarisation trips to other heritage sites around Ireland, work experience in Dublinia Heritage Centre, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and a site of the learners choice.

The programme is intensive and rewarding for the learner providing the practical experience and knowledge needed for employment in the Heritage and Tourism industry. On completion successful graduates have gained employment in the tourism industry and/or progressed to further studies.

Inaugurated in November 2017, the Dual BA Program between Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University builds upon the success of two preexisting international dual degree programs within the School of General Studies, and a long-standing exchange program partnership between both universities. The second transatlantic undergraduate program at Columbia University, the Dual BA Program builds upon previous partnerships in both Europe and Asia and serves as a model for future cooperative efforts between Columbia and international universities.

The Dual BA Program offers students an international educational experience with a program spanning two continents and cosmopolitan cities. The Program allows students to enhance their global outlook and develop their language skills and communication abilities to a high level. Students spend the first two years studying in Dublin’s city center and the final two years in the heart of New York City.

Check Tutition and Fees section of course page to see fees for Columbia University portion of course.