SE934 · Level 7

Early Childhood Education and Practice

South East Technological University - Wexford · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

This degree in Wexford prepares you to work as an early childhood educator. The Department of Education says it meets its standards for degrees in early learning and care.

What you study
You study child development, play-based learning, children's health and wellbeing, psychology and sociology. Later modules cover diversity, language and multilingualism, school-aged childcare, STEM for young children, law, regulation and inspection, and advanced teaching practices.
Placement and abroad
Supervised placements take place in a range of early years services in each year of study.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work directly in early years or school-aged childcare, as room leaders or managers, or in county childcare committees and similar bodies. They can progress to year 4 of the Level 8 degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy being around young children and like creative, play-based learning.

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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

2023171202419820252026

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026AQAPublished after the final round
2025 AQAAQA387
2024 198198421
2023 171171356

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

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

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