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Programme Details

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Code

PG24373

Title

Higher Certificate in Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care

Programme Purpose

This programme is a Stage 2 Exit Award embedded within the principal programme, i.e. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care. As such, it is designed to allow students who have completed Stage 2 but do not wish to progress to Stage 3 to exit the programme with a Level 6 qualification. Students who are awarded the Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care can return to study at a later date to obtain the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) qualification based on advanced standing and RPL procedures. This embedded Exit Award is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in early childhood education and care commensurate with Level 6 Professional Award Type Descriptors, enabling graduates to pursue a career in teaching and learning with the this sector.

Duration Description

NFQ Level(s)

6

EQF Level(s)

5

Programme Credits

120

Location

Dublin City

Delivery Modes

PEL Applies

Yes

PEL Arrangements

Alternate Providers

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First Intake Date

01-09-2020

Last Intake Date

01-09-2024

Centres offering Higher Certificate in Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care

Name Address Contact Website
National College of Ireland Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 Y300 01 4498500

www.ncirl.ie