CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
MT571 Early Childhood Education and Care, MTU: CAO points 2026
Munster Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 222. Down 32 on 2025, when Round 1 was 254. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Early Childhood Education and Care [Kerry]”. "Kerry" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 222
- 2025 Round 1
- 254
- Level
- 7
- College
- MTU
MT571 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 | 222 | - | 222 |
| 2025 | 254 | - | 254 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 222?
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 222.
222 points is above roughly 13% of 2026 candidates (about 87% scored 220 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 222.
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The MTU courses closest in points to MT571. All MTU courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for MT571: 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 MT571
What were the CAO points for MT571 in 2026?
Early Childhood Education and Care (MT571) at Munster Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 222 points in 2026.
What were the points for MT571 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for MT571 was 254 points. Down 32 on 2025, when Round 1 was 254.
Is MT571 a Level 8 course?
No. MT571 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for MT571 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for MT571: 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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