Bachelor Of Arts (honours) Early Years Care And Education in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bachelor Of Arts (honours) Early Years Care And Education in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

A high level of quality care and education is essential to support children’s learning and development. The early years educator has a pivotal role in the provision of this quality care and education. Through this course, you will learn how to support children’s strengths, interests and abilities, as well as appreciate the role of the family and society in the provision of education and care in their formative years.​

What opportunities might it lead to?

The Early Years Care and Education (ECCE) field in Ireland can look forward to an exciting, dynamic and challenging future. It requires well informed leaders who are competent and confident in terms of education, regulation, policy, advocacy etc. Graduates can expect to find employment as early years practitioners and pre-school educators responsible for working directly with young children. Other roles include that of team leader responsible for running an ECCE room and possibly after-school. Other roles may include an Early Years Quality Mentor.