Overview

This part-time Early Childhood Education programme from Dublin City University gives you the skills and knowledge to develop your career, and a deep understanding of children’s learning and development in ECE.

Key Facts

Throughout the programme, you’ll learn how to critically examine your own practice and review current ECE debates. You’ll also explore how to help give children a voice and encourage their participation, as well as discover how to mentor and lead colleagues. Additionally, there will be a strong focus on understanding and undertaking quantitative and qualitative research.

National and international experts deliver the course modules online and on campus. You’ll also learn through engaging learning formats like video, interactive presentations, reflective questioning and group discussion.

Once you graduate, you’ll be equipped to enhance ECE practice or policy development. You’ll also be highly sought after for roles in early childhood agencies or committees, government organisations or departments, and educational management or consultancy.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum and Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education

Leading and Mentoring for Professional Practice

Children's Participation in Early Childhood Education and Care

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

Contesting Current Discourses in Early Childhood Education and Care

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 5 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

All Applicants must apply through DCU's Student Application Portal

Applications must include

Certified academic transcripts for each and every year of study, with certified English translations if applicable
Passport

Non Native English Speakers - Additional

Evidence of English competency which meets DCU entry requirements

Non-EU applicants

If you require a study visa and are a Non EU student, you are not eligible to apply for part-time programmes as study visas are only granted for full-time programmes.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9500 EUR / year

≈ 9500 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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