TU995 · Level 8 · 4 years

Early Childhood Education

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

346

Up 36 points since 2023 (310).

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About this course

A four-year degree in early childhood education, approved by the Qualifications Advisory Board for the early learning and care sector. It covers children from birth to age six.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study child development, psychology, health and nutrition, art and drama in education, pedagogy, social policy and inclusion. You also learn about the Aistear early years curriculum. Practice placement runs through all four years.
Placement and abroad
Placement is 100 hours in year one, 300 hours in years two and three, and 100 hours in year four. An Erasmus exchange is possible in year two.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in preschools, crèches and after-school services, as child and family support workers, or in managing early years services, county childcare committees or as Tusla early years inspectors.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with young children and want to teach and support their 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

2023310202431020253072026346

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026346Published after the final round
2025 307308348
2024 310310366
2023 310310359

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

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

See the course on the Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman website ↗

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