PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING BA (ESZTERHÁZY KÁROLY CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (EGER)

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Name of Faculty Faculty of Pedagogy (Jászberény Campus)
Degree
Bachelor’s degree program
University type
Catholic University
Established
1774
Language of course
English
Erasmus
Yes
Course duration
6 semesters
Intake
September
Total course fee
15.000 Euro

Programme Introduction

The aim of this 3-year bachelor program is to educate and train pre-school teachers who are equipped with decent professional literacy and knowledge. They possess sophisticated teaching capabilities, self-awareness as well as people’s knowledge to create engaging and age-appropriate learning environment. They are capable of keeping full focus on the children and show positive attitudes towards them. They are able to cooperate with the children’s families and various stakeholders in society and to apply the best teaching practices in a variety of educational environments. They have the competencies for transferring universal and national values. The courses focus on early childhood education from psychological and pedagogical aspects, language development, the role of play, foundations of literacy, arts, music, mathematics and science, intercultural issues and research in early education

What will you learn?

You will learn the methodology of play pedagogy, mother tongue and literature, mathematics, environmental education, singing and music, visual education and physical education, and you will get to know the psychological characteristics of the preschool child.

Why is the BA in Pre-school teaching a good choice?

Pre-school teachers have one of the most intimate relationships with children. You will be the one who creates a loving, home-like atmosphere for young children who still need emotional security first and foremost. As a nursery teacher, you will get to know children’s own little world and help them develop through shared play.

What can you do with this qualification?

The pre-school teacher works with children aged 3-7 years. Preschoolers learn by imitation, so as a kindergarten teacher you don’t just play with children, you model for them. You develop them through storytelling, singing, story-telling, arts and crafts, puppetry, movement games, drawing and role-playing. During joint activities, visits and excursions, it is important to provide experiences and knowledge. As a pre-school teacher, you will be in contact with parents and institutions (e.g. child protection, school, specialised educational services). If you know a foreign language, this profession is also popular on the job market abroad. 

Tuition fee

2500 EUR / semester

Required language proficiency

  • B2 level English language certificate

Proof of language proficiency: Language exam certificate (EILC, TOEFL or any other internationally acclaimed certificate) or equivalent official document proving that the applicant has an intermediate level of knowledge of English (issued by a school or university etc.), its official translation

Application criteria

Secondary school leaving certificate.

Admission interview

Entry Requirements:

A relevant portfolio is required:

  • Suitability videos about musical, speaking and physical competencies
  • Suitability audition

The admission procedure consists of the following parts

  • online interview
  • evaluation of application documents

Online interview: The international office will contact all applicants to set up a suitable time for the online interview. Applicants will be interviewed by appointed staff members from the host department and the international office. Professors will check the applicant’s preliminary knowledge of the chosen study area and motivation. The international office will check the language skills and intercultural competences of the applicant.

The admission decision is based on the following results:

  • result of previous studies (max. 20 points)
  • CV, motivation letter (max. 20 points)
  • online interview (max. 60 points)

Minimum admission requirements: 60 points. (Those applicants who gain less than 5 points in any section of the admission procedure will be rejected

Required documents

  • Completed application form
  • Copy of high school or university degree
  • Certificate of English language knowledge
  • Copy of the valid passport
  • CV in English
  • Motivation letter in English

University fee structure in EURO

First Year Tuition Fees: 5.000

Second Year Tuition Fees: 5.000

Third Year Tuition Fees : 5.000