US926 · Level 8 · 4 years

Early Childhood Education and Care

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

319

Up 56 points since 2023 (263).

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About this course

An early childhood education and care degree covering the care and education of children from birth to six. It has been approved by the Qualifications Advisory Board (QAB).

How long
4 years
What you study
You study child development, relational pedagogy, outdoor learning, creative skills, social policy and child health and wellbeing. Later modules cover curriculum, inclusive practice, language acquisition, children's rights and working with parents. You also carry out your own research.
Placement and abroad
You complete professional practice placements in early childhood settings. National Vetting is required beforehand.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with young children and want to be reflective, caring educators.

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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

2023263202426220252512026319

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026319Published after the final round
2025 251251328
2024 262262361
2023 263263329

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

  • Japanese: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Latin: 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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