CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
US783 Early Childhood Education and Care, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 273. Up 68 on 2025, when Round 1 was 205. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Early Childhood Education and Care [Limerick]”. "Limerick" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 273
- 2025 Round 1
- 205
- Level
- 7
- College
- TUS
US783 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 | 273 | - | 273 |
| 2025 | 205 | - | 205 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 273?
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 273.
273 points is above roughly 20% of 2026 candidates (about 79.9% scored 270 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 273.
- SE911Early Childhood Care and EducationSouth East Technological University · Level 8270
- TU989Early Childhood Education and Care (Campus Options)Technological University Dublin · Level 8251
- AU390Early Childhood Care, Health and EducationAtlantic Technological University · Level 8302
- US769Agricultural EngineeringTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 7272
- US819Software Development with Cyber SecurityTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8272
- US713Software Design with Virtual Reality and GamingTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 7271
- US844Digital MarketingTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8271
- US959Applied Sports Science with Performance TechnologyTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8271
Other courses at TUS
The TUS courses closest in points to US783. All TUS courses and points.
- US825Creative Digital ComputingLevel 8280
- US840BusinessLevel 8280
- US769Agricultural EngineeringLevel 7272
- US819Software Development with Cyber SecurityLevel 8272
- US713Software Design with Virtual Reality and GamingLevel 7271
- US844Digital MarketingLevel 8271
- US959Applied Sports Science with Performance TechnologyLevel 8271
- US752Renewable and Electrical Energy EngineeringLevel 7270
- US826Computing with AILevel 8270
- US828Software Development with Games ProgrammingLevel 8270
- US827Computer Networks and Cyber SecurityLevel 8269
- US914Precision EngineeringLevel 8266
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US783: 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 US783
What were the CAO points for US783 in 2026?
Early Childhood Education and Care (US783) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 273 points in 2026.
What were the points for US783 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US783 was 205 points. Up 68 on 2025, when Round 1 was 205.
Is US783 a Level 8 course?
No. US783 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 US783 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US783: 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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