3 Best Early Childhood Education Programs in Ireland

There are 3 Early Childhood Education programs in Ireland, spread across 2 universities; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from Dundalk Institute of Technology and National College of Ireland come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Diploma

#13 in Ireland Ireland

Diploma in Early Years Education for the Further Education and Training Fet Sector

Dundalk Institute of Technology — Dundalk Institute of Technology’s Higher Diploma in Early Years Education for the Further Education and Training (FET) Sector is a part-time, blended programme for FET le...

DiplomaLevel

18 MonthsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Early Childhood Education

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2Bachelor's Degree

#14 in Ireland Ireland

BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care (Daytime Delivery)

National College of Ireland

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Early Childhood Education

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3Bachelor's Degree

#14 in Ireland Ireland

BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care (Evening Delivery)

National College of Ireland

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Early Childhood Education

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How these courses are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Dundalk Institute of Technology is cited most (55,947 citations).

What the courses look like

By level: 2 bachelor's and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 18 Months. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). National College of Ireland offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Ireland for Early Childhood Education?

Dundalk Institute of Technology (#13 in Ireland) and National College of Ireland (#14 in Ireland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does an Early Childhood Education course take in Ireland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 18 Months the next most common.

When do Early Childhood Education courses start in Ireland?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Early Childhood Education courses in Ireland?

National College of Ireland, with 2, ahead of Dundalk Institute of Technology (1).

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