MT971 · Level 8 · 4 years

Early Childhood Education and care

Munster Technological University - Kerry · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

307

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About this course

A degree in early childhood education and care, based in Kerry. It is practical, with long placements and some training in running a childcare service.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers sociology in the early years, play and early learning, creative dance and drama, mother and child health, language, numeracy and literacy, and childhood and social policy. In final year you study research methods, specialise and complete a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
You spend two full semesters on supervised placement, in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as centre managers, curriculum developers, early intervention specialists and in special education, and can apply for the primary teaching PME if they have H4 Irish or equivalent.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with young children and want to help them learn and grow.

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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
2026307Published after the final round
2025 307307357
2024 306306399
2023 301301368

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.

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