MH003 · Level 8 · 4 years

Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning (full-time)

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

366

Down 14 points since 2023 (380).

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About this course

A four-year Level 8 degree for people who want to work as early childhood educators in preschool and similar services. It is based on the Froebel approach and linked closely to practice.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year one covers child psychology, health and wellbeing for infants and toddlers, inclusion, curriculum and observing young children. Later years move to play, relationships with families, leadership and management, and an action research project. Lectures run three days a week.
Placement and abroad
You spend two days a week in early childhood settings, plus block placements during the year. Third year has study abroad options.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in early years services and in roles such as policy, government departments, NGOs and local development agencies, or go on to postgraduate study including primary education.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with babies and young children and like learning in real settings as well as in lectures.

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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

2023380202438920254002026366

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026366Published after the final round
2025 400399440
2024 389389420
2023 380356398

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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