CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU190 Early Childhood Care, Health and Education, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 232. Round 2: 200. Up 69 on 2025, when Round 1 was 163 and the final cut-off 188. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Early Childhood Care, Health and Education [Letterkenny]”. "Letterkenny" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 232
- 2025 Round 1
- 163
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU190 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 232 | 200 | 200 |
| 2025 | 163 | - | 188 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 232?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 232.
232 points is above roughly 14% of 2026 candidates (about 85.8% scored 230 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 232.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU190. All ATU courses and points.
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- AU803International Tourism and Event ManagementLevel 7235
- AU174Pharmacy TechnicianLevel 7233
- AU519Design - Common EntryLevel 7232
- AU210Law with Criminal JusticeLevel 7231
- AU506Agri-Business ManagementLevel 7231
- AU501BusinessLevel 7225
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- AU425HeritageLevel 7224
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 200 points, down 32 from Round 1.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about AU190
What were the CAO points for AU190 in 2026?
Early Childhood Care, Health and Education (AU190) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 232 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 200.
What were the points for AU190 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU190 was 163 points and the final end-of-season figure was 188. Up 69 on 2025, when Round 1 was 163 and the final cut-off 188.
Is AU190 a Level 8 course?
No. AU190 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for AU190 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 200 points, down 32 from Round 1. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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