AU695 · Level 8 · 4 years

Early Childhood Education and Care

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

306

Up 26 points since 2023 (280).

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About this course

A degree for people who want to work with children from birth to primary school age. It focuses on play, learning, nature and outdoor experiences, and children's rights.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study curriculum, play and creativity, health and wellbeing, language and numeracy, child development, inclusive practice and diversity. Theory is linked closely to practice. You can exit after two years with a Higher Certificate or after three with an ordinary degree.
Placement and abroad
You spend 12 hours a week on practice placement, with support from an experienced educator. Garda vetting and Children First training are needed first.
Where it can lead
It leads to careers in services for children, young people and families, and it meets the qualification level for core funding in early years services.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy being around children, are patient and creative, and want a career in early years education.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026306Published after the final round
2025 303291308
2024 308308358
2023 280280339

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 or Foundation F2
  • 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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