CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DK876 Early Childhood Education, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 327. Up 84 on 2025, when Round 1 was 243. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 327
- 2025 Round 1
- 243
- Level
- 8
- College
- DkIT
DK876 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 | 327 | - | 327 |
| 2025 | 243 | - | 243 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 327?
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 327.
327 points is above roughly 31% of 2026 candidates (about 69% scored 320 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 327.
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- US927Early Childhood Education and CareTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8317
- CM020Early Childhood EducationMarino Institute of Education · Level 8346
- SE913Early Childhood Education and PracticeSouth East Technological University · Level 8308
- TU995Early Childhood EducationTechnological University Dublin · Level 8346
- MT971Early Childhood Education and CareMunster Technological University · Level 8307
- AU695Early Childhood Education and CareAtlantic Technological University · Level 8306
Other courses at DkIT
The DkIT courses closest in points to DK876. All DkIT courses and points.
- DK831Architectural TechnologyLevel 8331
- DK834Quantity SurveyingLevel 8331
- DK851Hospitality Management with BusinessLevel 8327
- DK731Architectural TechnologyLevel 7326
- DK830Building SurveyingLevel 8318
- DK832Construction ManagementLevel 8318
- DK850International Tourism ManagementLevel 8316
- DK823Computing in Data Science and AILevel 8308
- DK853Marketing and International Tourism ManagementLevel 8306
- DK732Construction ManagementLevel 7300
- DK734Quantity SurveyingLevel 7299
- DK845Electrical and Electronic EngineeringLevel 8299
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DK876: 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 DK876
What were the CAO points for DK876 in 2026?
Early Childhood Education (DK876) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 327 points in 2026.
What were the points for DK876 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK876 was 243 points. Up 84 on 2025, when Round 1 was 243.
Is DK876 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DK876 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DK876 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DK876: 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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