CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AU390 Early Childhood Care, Health and Education, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 302. Up 1 on 2025, when Round 1 was 301. 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
- 302
- 2025 Round 1
- 301
- Level
- 8
- College
- ATU
AU390 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 | 302 | - | 302 |
| 2025 | 301 | - | 301 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 302?
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 302.
302 points is above roughly 26% of 2026 candidates (about 73.8% scored 300 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 302.
- AU919Early Education and CareAtlantic Technological University · Level 8304
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- MT971Early Childhood Education and CareMunster Technological University · Level 8307
- SE913Early Childhood Education and PracticeSouth East Technological University · Level 8308
- US927Early Childhood Education and CareTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8317
- US926Early Childhood Education and CareTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8319
- TR022Early and Modern IrishTrinity College Dublin · Level 8326
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU390. All ATU courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU390: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
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 AU390
What were the CAO points for AU390 in 2026?
Early Childhood Care, Health and Education (AU390) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 302 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU390 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU390 was 301 points. Up 1 on 2025, when Round 1 was 301.
Is AU390 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AU390 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AU390 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU390: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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