US783 · Level 7 · 3 years

Early Childhood Education and Care

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

273

Down 33 points since 2024 (306).

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About this course

A degree for working in early childhood education and care. It meets the professional award criteria and is QAB approved.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study play, child development, language, health and wellbeing, outdoor learning, STEAM, inclusion, additional needs, and school age provision. Third year includes teaching and learning through play and language and literacy.
Placement and abroad
You do two placements, each 15 weeks (400 hours), in years 2 and 3. International exchanges and internships may also be available.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in pre-schools and early years services, as Special Needs Assistants, in inspection roles, or run their own service. You can progress to the Level 8 BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care, subject to places.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with young children and like creative, play-based 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

2023202430620252052026273

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026273Published after the final round
2025 205205419
2024 306306440
2023 Not offered under this code

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

  • Physics/Chemistry: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Agricultural Science: 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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