Programme Details
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
Validation Documents
Centres offering Higher Certificate in Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care
Name | Address | Contact | Website |
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National College of Ireland | Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 Y300 | 01 4498500 |