TU790 · Level 7 · 3 years

Early Childhood Education and Care (campus options)

Technological University Dublin - Tallaght · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree for working with young children in education and care. It is approved by the Qualifications Advisory Board.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study child development, psychology, sociology of childhood, curriculum, play, art, music and drama, wellbeing and language. Later topics include outdoor learning and risky play, social policy and school age care, using practical projects and an early childhood practice room.
Placement and abroad
You do placement in every year: one day a week in Year 1 semester 2, then two full-time 12 week placements in Years 2 and 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as early childhood educators in pre-schools, crèches, Montessori settings, primary schools and community centres, or start their own business, and can progress to the final year of the Level 8 honours degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with children, are patient and creative and like practical, hands-on 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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026AQAPublished after the final round
2025 AQA109398
2024 AQAAQA390
2023 AQA125373

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 or Foundation F2

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

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