CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
CK111 Early Years and Childhood Studies, UCC: CAO points 2026
University College Cork (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 387. Up 19 on 2025, when Round 1 was 368. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 387
- 2025 Round 1
- 368
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCC
CK111 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 | 387 | - | 387 |
| 2025 | 368 | - | 368 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 387?
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 387.
387 points is above roughly 47% of 2026 candidates (about 53.5% scored 380 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 387.
- MI007Early Childhood Care and EducationMary Immaculate College · Level 8388
- MH003Early Childhood - Teaching and Learning (full-time)Maynooth University · Level 8366
- CK730Intellectual Disability NursingUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8387
- CK108Arts International - 4 yearsUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8390
- CK401Computer ScienceUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8384
- CK105Film and Screen Media - 3 years or 4 years (International Pathway)University College Cork (NUI) · Level 8382
- CK010SustainabilityUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8404
- CK110World LanguagesUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8404
Other courses at UCC
The UCC courses closest in points to CK111. All UCC courses and points.
- CK122Government and Political ScienceLevel 8426
- CK113Criminology - 3 years or 4 years (International Pathway)Level 8418
- CK720Mental Health NursingLevel 8412
- CK010SustainabilityLevel 8404
- CK110World LanguagesLevel 8404
- CK108Arts International - 4 yearsLevel 8390
- CK730Intellectual Disability NursingLevel 8387
- CK401Computer ScienceLevel 8384
- CK105Film and Screen Media - 3 years or 4 years (International Pathway)Level 8382
- CK104Arts - Music - 3 years or 4 years (BMus or Chinese/European/InternationLevel 8 · test/portfolio367
- CK112Theatre and Performative Practices - 3 years or 4 years (International PLevel 8 · test/portfolio363
- CK109English - 3 years or 4 years (International Pathway)Level 8353
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for CK111: 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 CK111
What were the CAO points for CK111 in 2026?
Early Years and Childhood Studies (CK111) at University College Cork (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 387 points in 2026.
What were the points for CK111 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for CK111 was 368 points. Up 19 on 2025, when Round 1 was 368.
Is CK111 a Level 8 course?
Yes. CK111 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for CK111 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for CK111: 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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