CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
MH003 Early Childhood - Teaching and Learning (full-time), Maynooth: CAO points 2026
Maynooth University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 366. Down 34 on 2025, when Round 1 was 400 and the final cut-off 399. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 366
- 2025 Round 1
- 400
- Level
- 8
- College
- Maynooth
MH003 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 | 366 | - | 366 |
| 2025 | 400 | 399 | 399 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 366?
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 366.
366 points is above roughly 41% of 2026 candidates (about 58.7% scored 360 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 366.
- MT972Early Childhood Education and CareMunster Technological University · Level 8348
- CM020Early Childhood EducationMarino Institute of Education · Level 8346
- TU995Early Childhood EducationTechnological University Dublin · Level 8346
- CK111Early Years and Childhood StudiesUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8387
- MI007Early Childhood Care and EducationMary Immaculate College · Level 8388
- MH304EngineeringMaynooth University · Level 8363
- MH411EntrepreneurshipMaynooth University · Level 8360
- MH111Creative Writing and EnglishMaynooth University · Level 8356
Other courses at Maynooth
The Maynooth courses closest in points to MH003. All Maynooth courses and points.
- MH404BusinessLevel 8400
- MH410FinanceLevel 8400
- MH502BCL LawLevel 8400
- MH504CriminologyLevel 8380
- MH304EngineeringLevel 8363
- MH411EntrepreneurshipLevel 8360
- MH111Creative Writing and EnglishLevel 8356
- MH306Robotics and Intelligent DevicesLevel 8353
- MH601Computer Science through ArtsLevel 8347
- MH201ScienceLevel 8346
- MH602Computer Science through ScienceLevel 8343
- MH109Media StudiesLevel 8337
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for MH003: 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 MH003
What were the CAO points for MH003 in 2026?
Early Childhood - Teaching and Learning (full-time) (MH003) at Maynooth University had a Round 1 cut-off of 366 points in 2026.
What were the points for MH003 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for MH003 was 400 points, Round 2 was 399 and the final end-of-season figure was 399. Down 34 on 2025, when Round 1 was 400 and the final cut-off 399.
Is MH003 a Level 8 course?
Yes. MH003 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for MH003 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for MH003: 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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