US780 · Level 7 · 3 years
Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster
306
Up 126 points since 2023 (180).
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A degree in caring for and educating babies and young children aged 0 to 6. It follows the Aistear and Siolta frameworks used in Irish early years settings.
Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.
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.
Round 1 points by year
| Year | Round 1 | Final (end of season) | Middle student |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 306 | Published after the final round | |
| 2025 | 243 | 250 | 419 |
| 2024 | 196 | 196 | 390 |
| 2023 | 180 | 180 | 380 |
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.
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 of the Shannon - Athlone website ↗
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