The Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Studies at
Dundalk Institute of Technology
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖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.
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.
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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
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
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.
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
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.