BEd (Hons) in Early Childhood Education

Study from home

Study from home* — and work in your local community with our BEd (Hons) in Early Childhood Education.

Grow your passion for Early Learning and Care with our flexible and supportive 4-year Level 8 degree.

*Interactive, practical group sessions take place approximately once a fortnight for 1 full day (5 hours). Some of these sessions are blended and others are face-to-face.

Entry requirements

  • 18 years of age on 1 January on the year of entry
  • Leaving Cert (or equivalent) minimum grades*
    • H5 in 2 subjects
    • O6 or H7 in 4 additional subjects including O6/H7 in Maths and O6/H7 in English

*Leaving Cert is not required if you are over 23

Get your offer now

Know if you have an offer within 10 days after your application interview! You can even apply and receive a conditional offer before sitting your Leaving Cert. Once your online application is reviewed and deemed to meet all other entry requirements, you’ll be called for an interview. If successful, you’ll be issued a conditional offer, pending the outcome of your results.

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