CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
MT972 Early Childhood Education and Care, MTU: CAO points 2026
Munster Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 348. Up 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 340. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Early Childhood Education and Care [Cork]”. "Cork" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 348
- 2025 Round 1
- 340
- Level
- 8
- College
- MTU
MT972 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 | 348 | - | 348 |
| 2025 | 340 | - | 340 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 348?
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 348.
348 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 348.
- CM020Early Childhood EducationMarino Institute of Education · Level 8346
- TU995Early Childhood EducationTechnological University Dublin · Level 8346
- MH003Early Childhood - Teaching and Learning (full-time)Maynooth University · Level 8366
- DK876Early Childhood EducationDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8327
- TR022Early and Modern IrishTrinity College Dublin · Level 8326
- US926Early Childhood Education and CareTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8319
- MT782Applied Physics and InstrumentationMunster Technological University · Level 7347
- MT833Instrument EngineeringMunster Technological University · Level 8347
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The MTU courses closest in points to MT972. All MTU courses and points.
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- MT846Electronic EngineeringLevel 8350
- MT879Agri-BiosciencesLevel 8350
- MT782Applied Physics and InstrumentationLevel 7347
- MT833Instrument EngineeringLevel 8347
- MT927Mental Health NursingLevel 8347
- MT945International Business with LanguageLevel 8347
- MT970Montessori EducationLevel 8347
- MT824Creative Digital MediaLevel 8346
- MT946Global Business and Pilot StudiesLevel 8346
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for MT972: 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 MT972
What were the CAO points for MT972 in 2026?
Early Childhood Education and Care (MT972) at Munster Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 348 points in 2026.
What were the points for MT972 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for MT972 was 340 points. Up 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 340.
Is MT972 a Level 8 course?
Yes. MT972 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for MT972 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for MT972: 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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