If you want to be part of a community of practice that will influence and lead the early years sector into the future, then the Post Graduate Diploma / Master of Arts in Leadership and Advocacy in the Early Years at Atlantic Technological University Sligo is the course for you!
Through this programme you will develop key skills to help you build your own leadership and advocacy capacity; to shape and influence the key organisations and agencies in the early years sector and to effectively bring about real change.
On completion of Post Graduate Diploma / Master of Arts in Leadership and Advocacy in the Early Years at Atlantic Technological University Sligo you will be able to:
- Document, recognise and reflect on your existing bank of knowledge, skills and experience.
- Critically assess and apply central theories of leadership and management from within and outside the sector, in an international context
- Engage in effective professional advocacy communication, networking and lobbying.
- Understand how contemporary ECCE organisations work, how to effectively engage and change them, and why it can be so challenging to achieve this?
- Compare policy in the Irish early years sector with other leading Early Years comparators internationally, through study, networking and direct experience
- Engage critically in research, with an in-depth knowledge of crucial social issues related to children and, the skills to conduct ethical research of your own.
Download the MA in Leadership & Advocacy in the Early Years brochure – Irish Intake
ATU is a multi-campus technological university in the west and northwest of Ireland that delivers a rich combination of academic and research excellence, quality of life and opportunity.
ATU Sligo is one of Ireland’s leading third level institutions for over 50 years and a great destination to get a high quality education.
ATU Sligo is a home to over 8,600 students across its undergraduate, postgraduate and apprenticeship programmes.
ATU Sligo offer 80 full time and 150 part time online courses courses across three schools: Business and Social Sciences; Engineering and Design; and Science, as well as a wide range of taught postgraduate courses or research-based opportunities.
The Atlantic Technological University, Galway-Mayo provides postgraduate programmes and MBA degrees for those looking to further their education.
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