MT970 · Level 8 · 4 years

Montessori Education

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

347

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A BEd honours degree in Montessori education, covering children from birth to 12. It prepares you to work in early years and school age settings.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year includes Montessori philosophy (focusing on birth to three), child development and learning, equality and inclusion, movement in learning, and the arts (music, art and drama). Later years build up your skills for working in education and care settings.
Placement and abroad
You do professional practice placements in years 2 and 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as early years practitioners and managers, Montessori teachers, or in childcare committees, and can apply for the PME in primary teaching if they meet the Irish requirement.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with children and are interested in the Montessori way of teaching.

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About Education

Teaching and education methods for schools and special education

Involves preparing students to become teachers or educators in various settings such as primary schools, secondary schools, or areas like special education. This field covers teaching methods, educational psychology, curriculum development, and classroom management.

Points history

2023347202433820253392026347

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026347Published after the final round
2025 339339390
2024 338321400
2023 347328399

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

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

See the course on the Munster Technological University - Cork website ↗

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