AU190 · Level 6 · 2 years

Early Childhood Care, Health and Education

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

232

Up 71 points since 2023 (161).

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About this course

A two-year Higher Certificate that trains you to lead a room in an early childhood service, such as a crèche or preschool. Learning combines lectures, practical work and tutorials.

How long
2 years
What you study
You study educational psychology, child development, behaviour, curriculum approaches, the early years environment, child protection, Irish law, child health and disability, creativity and play, equality and diversity, and pedagogical leadership.
Placement and abroad
Practice placement is a key part of the course, so you can apply what you learn with children.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as lead educators or room supervisors in early childhood services, or apply for year 3 of the Level 8 degree in Early Childhood Care, Health and Education and then a master's.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy being around young children and want to support their learning through play.

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About Welfare

Focuses on social care and community support roles

These courses involve learning about the systems, policies, and practices that support the well-being of individuals and communities. This field focuses on understanding social justice, inequality, human behavior, social policy, and supporting vulnerable populations. E.g. Social Care, Community and Youth Work, Early Childhood Care.

Points history

2023161202417020251632026232

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026232Published after the final round
2025 163188368
2024 170170367
2023 161172388

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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