Structure

IMEC is a two-year international Master Programme (120 ECTS) in Early Childhood Education and Care. All students will follow a given structure, spending at least one semester at all three partner institutions. IMEC is offered in cooperation between Oslo University College (Norway), University of Malta (Malta), and Dublin Institute of Technology (Ireland).

IMEC is delivered on campus. All modules are taught in English. The 3 first semesters will have an introductory week at the new university. An LMS (Learning Management System) will support on-campus learning.

First semester (autumn)

The first semester is offered in Oslo, Norway, at Oslo University College. Students follow three modules:

• Play and Learning (10 ECTS)

• Aesthetics of Children’s Culture (10 ECTS)

• The Evolution of Early Childhood Research Practices and Policies (10 ECTS)

Second Semester (spring)

The second semester is offered in Dublin, Ireland, at Dublin Institute of Technology. Students follow three modules:

• Research Methodologies (10 ECTS)

• Childhood and Children in Contemporary Europe (10 ECTS)

• Addressing Diversity (10 ECTS)

Third Semester (autumn)

The third semester is offered in Malta, at University of Malta. Students follow two modules:

• Professional Reflection (10 ECTS)

• Questioning Curriculum and Critical Issues (10 ECTS)

Fourth semester (spring)

• Master Thesis (40 ECTS)

Students can choose to write their Master Thesis at either of the three partner institutions, depending on the subject of the thesis and the location of the student’s main supervisor.