SE935 · Level 7 · 3 years

Early Childhood Education and Practice

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

214

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About this course

This Level 7 degree in Carlow prepares you to work with babies and young children up to age six. It meets the Department of Education's standards for professional degrees in early learning and care.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study child development, play-based learning, health and wellbeing, psychology and sociology. Later modules cover diversity, language and multilingualism, school-aged childcare, STEM, law, regulation and inspection. You also learn about Aistear and Siolta, the national frameworks for early childhood.
Placement and abroad
Professional work placement is part of every year, with workshops to link it to what you learn in class.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as room leaders, managers or leaders in pre-schools, creches and family support centres, and can progress to year 4 of the Level 8 degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who are patient and enjoy working with young children and their families.

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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
2026214Published after the final round
2025 213214397
2024 207207378
2023 206206377

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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