CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
CM020 Early Childhood Education, Marino: CAO points 2026
Marino Institute of Education, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 346. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 346. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 346
- 2025 Round 1
- 346
- Level
- 8
- College
- Marino
CM020 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 | 346 | - | 346 |
| 2025 | 346 | - | 346 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 346?
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 346.
346 points is above roughly 36% of 2026 candidates (about 64% scored 340 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 346.
- TU995Early Childhood EducationTechnological University Dublin · Level 8346
- MT972Early Childhood Education and CareMunster Technological University · Level 8348
- DK876Early Childhood EducationDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8327
- MH003Early Childhood - Teaching and Learning (full-time)Maynooth University · Level 8366
- TR022Early and Modern IrishTrinity College Dublin · Level 8326
- US926Early Childhood Education and CareTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8319
- US927Early Childhood Education and CareTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8317
- CM010Education StudiesMarino Institute of Education · Level 8316
Other courses at Marino
The Marino courses closest in points to CM020. All Marino courses and points.
- CM003Oideachas - Bunmhúinteoireacht - Trí Mheán na Gaeilge (TEG)Level 8 · test/portfolio503
- CM004Oideachas - Bunmhúinteoireacht - Trí Mheán na Gaeilge (daltaí GaeltachtaLevel 8 · test/portfolio470
- CM001Education - Primary TeachingLevel 8462
- CM002Education - Primary Teaching - Gaeltacht ApplicantsLevel 8 · test/portfolio432
- CM010Education StudiesLevel 8316
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for CM020: 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 CM020
What were the CAO points for CM020 in 2026?
Early Childhood Education (CM020) at Marino Institute of Education had a Round 1 cut-off of 346 points in 2026.
What were the points for CM020 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for CM020 was 346 points. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 346.
Is CM020 a Level 8 course?
Yes. CM020 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for CM020 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for CM020: 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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