📖Introduction

Dundalk Institute of Technology: Dundalk Institute of Technology is an institute of technology located in Dundalk, Ireland. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, computing, and humanities. The institute is known for its applied and practical approach to learning, with strong connections to industry and the local community.

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📚About the Program

Level 8 degree programme that provides students with a professional qualification in Early Childhood Studies. This programme will nurture student’s personal, social and professional development with a view to developing a highly competent professional educator committed to providing high-quality care and education services for babies, toddlers, young children and their families. The programme is steeped in the contemporary principles of best practice as determined by National Curriculum and Quality Frameworks Aistear, Siolta and the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for Early Years Practice. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Year 1
Semester 1
Theories and Perspectives on Play
Child Development
Learning to Learn in Early Childhood Studies
Promoting Well-being
Semester 2
Music and Movement for Babies and Young Children
Interactions: Hanen Certificate
Observation and the Assessment Process in Early Childhood
Professional Practice 1
Year 2
Semester 1
The Young Child with Additional Needs
Guiding Young Children's Behaviour and Self-Regulation
Professional Practice 2
Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties
Semester 2
The Visual Arts in Early Childhood Education
Exploring and Thinking in Early Childhood
Introducing Evidence-Based Practice
Physical Activity in Early Childhood
Sociology of the Child and Family
Exploring Numeracy and Literacy in Early Childhood
Year 3
Semester 1
Pedagogical Framing
Outdoor Play and Learning
The Reflective Early Childhood Practitioner
Consultation and Evaluation
Applied Law and Regulation in Early Childhood
Semester 2
School Age Childcare
Pretend Play, Storytelling and Children's Literature
Professional Practice 3
Social Policy and the Voice of the Child
Entrepreneurship, Business and Management Skills in the Early Years Context
Year 4
Semester 1
Early Years Curriculum in the Irish Context
Reflective Pedagogy and the Professional Educator
Early Years Research Project
Professional Practice 4
Semester 2
Contemporary Practice
Identity & Psychological Well-being in Early Childhood
Leadership and Advocacy in the Early Years Sector
Early Years Research Project

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🏫About Dundalk Institute of Technology

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) is a state-funded higher education institution located in Dundalk, Ireland. The institute was established in 1970 and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as business, computing, engineering, hospitality, creative arts, and health sciences. DkIT is committed to providing high-quality education and research that is responsive to the needs of the local and regional community, as well as to the wider national and international context. It has a strong reputation for its practical, hands-on approach to learning and its focus on employability, with many programs offering work placement opportunities to students. DkIT is also committed to internationalization, with a diverse student body and partnerships with universities and institutions worldwide. It offers various international programs, including study abroad programs, international internships, and research collaborations, for students who wish to gain a global perspective on their studies. The institute is also known for its research activity, with a particular focus on applied research that addresses real-world problems and contributes to economic and social development. Its research areas include science and engineering, health and wellbeing, and business and social sciences.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

410 RMB

Tuition fee:

10,950 EUR per year

43,800 EUR in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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