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Early Childhood Studies

Discover the range of part-time Early Childhood Courses available at DkIT.

DkIT offers variety of flexible Part-time and Springboard+ professional development programmes in the area of Early Childhood Studies at Level 7 and Level 8.

Our skills-focused courses are designed in conjunction with industry and include a blend of online and in-class learning to help you manage your studies alongside other life commitments.

Early Childhood Part-Time Courses

Certificate in Leadership, Management and Business for the Early Years Sector

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 12 weeks Level: 7

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Higher Diploma in Early Years Education for the Further Education and Training (FET) Sector

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 18 Months Level: 8

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Certificate in School Age Childcare

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 1 Semester Level: 7

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BA in Applied Early Childhood Studies [Advanced Entry to Year 2 Only]

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 2 Years Level: 7

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BA (Hons) in Leadership and Management for the Early Years Sector

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 1 Year Level: 8

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Student Story

“The entire degree course is normally four years, but because of our previous qualifications, we were exempted from first year and went straight into second year.”

Siobhan Duffy, Manager of the Lios na nÓg Playgrouproup | BA (Hons) Degree in Applied Early Childhood Studies

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Springboard+ Courses

Springboard+ offers opportunities for FREE places on a variety of courses leading to awards at certificate, degree and post-graduate level. The majority of courses are part-time for a maximum of 12 months and are open to all eligible applicants regardless of their employment status.

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