TU989 · Level 8 · 4 years

Early Childhood Education and Care (campus options)

Technological University Dublin - Tallaght · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

251

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About this course

A four-year degree for people who want to work with young children, approved by the Qualifications Advisory Board for the early learning and care sector. You can study at Blanchardstown or Tallaght.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study child development, psychology, the sociology of childhood, play, art, drama, language, wellbeing and safeguarding. There is a purpose-built outdoor classroom and a practice room. In year four you can specialise in areas such as children's rights, curriculum design, or leadership and mentoring.
Placement and abroad
You do placement in an early childhood setting every year, from one day a week in year one to 12-week blocks in years two and three.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as educators in preschools, crèches, Montessori settings, primary schools and community centres, or start their own business.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy being around children and are patient, creative and caring.

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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
2026251Published after the final round
2025 262262309
2024 261254338
2023 260243309

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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