MT972 · Level 8 · 4 years

Early Childhood Education and care

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

348

Up 19 points since 2024 (329).

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About this course

A BEd honours degree in early childhood education and care for children aged 0 to 6. It also trains you to manage childcare facilities.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study child development from biological, psychological, social and cultural angles, along with art, music and drama activities. Practical skills include child health, exercise, nutrition and care. First year includes arts, creative and critical thinking, playful learning and developmental psychology.
Placement and abroad
Professional Work Practice is a 12-week placement in each of years 2 and 3, with an option of international placements.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in pre-schools, children's residential centres, family support centres and after school services, including management roles, and can apply for the primary teaching PME if they meet the Irish requirement.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy being with young children and want to work in early years education and care.

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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

2023202432920253402026348

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026348Published after the final round
2025 340340381
2024 329317378
2023 Not offered under this code

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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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