Academic Structures
Programme Academic Structure for 2023 - 2024, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
This information is provisional & subject to change.
Year 1 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC101 | Child Development 1 | 5 | Semester 1 | 100 | 0 | 1 |
| EC102 | Creativity in ECE 1 (a focus on Art) | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC103 | Play and Learning | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC104 | National Frameworks for ECE (Ireland) | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC105 | Wellbeing, Health and Nutrition 1 - Babies | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC106 | Child Protection and Legal Frameworks | 5 | Semester 1 | 100 | 0 | 1 |
| EC107 | Creativity in ECE (a focus on Music) | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC109 | Issues in Prof. Learning and Practice | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC110 | Professional Practice 1 | 15 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC202 | Critical Studies in ECE 1 | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
Year 2 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC108 | Wellbeing, Health and Nutrition 2 - Toddlers | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC201 | Child Development 2 | 5 | Semester 1 | 100 | 0 | 1 |
| EC203 | Drama and Socio-Dramatic Play in ECE | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC206 | Language and Cultural Diversity | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC208 | Contemporary Curriculum & Planning Approaches | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC209 | Issues in Prof. Learning & Practice 2 | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC210 | Professional Practice 2 | 15 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC214 | Critical Studies in ECE 2 | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC305 | Technology in Learning | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC306 | Special Educational Needs | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
Year 3 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC204 | Outdoor Learning | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC207 | Psychological Perspectives | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC301 | Children, Families and Communities | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC302 | Early Mathematics Learning | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC303 | Language, Literacy and Culture | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC307 | Children's Participation in ECE | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC308 | Current Issues in ECE | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC309 | Professional Learning & Practice Issues 3 | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC310 | Professional Practice 3 | 15 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC413 | Inquiry Based Learning in ECE | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
Year 3 Optional Modules -
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED3EEA | Erasmus Experience | 25 | Autumn Semester | 0 | 100 | 2 |
Year 4 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC304 | Assessing Early Learning and Development | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC401 | Relational Pedagogy and Partnerships in ECE | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC403 | Philosophy and Childhood | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC404 | Transitions and Change in Early Childhood | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC405 | Leadership in ECE | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC406 | Dissertation 1 (Research Methods) | 5 | Semester 1 | 100 | 0 | 1 |
| EC407 | Dissertation 2 and Research Tutorials | 15 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC408 | Professional Practice 4 | 10 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
Year 4 Optional Modules -
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC411 | Ghaeilge sna Luathbhlianta/Naíonraí | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC412 | Special Needs in Early Childhood Education | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| EC414 | Management & Social Entrepreneurship in ECE | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| UM404 | Uaneen - Contributing Module | 5 | Year long | 0 | 100 | 1 |