CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US927 Early Childhood Education and Care, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 317. Round 2: 308. Up 47 on 2025, when Round 1 was 270. 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
- 317
- 2025 Round 1
- 270
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US927 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 | 317 | 308 | 308 |
| 2025 | 270 | - | 270 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 317?
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 317.
317 points is above roughly 29% of 2026 candidates (about 71.5% scored 310 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 317.
- US926Early Childhood Education and CareTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8319
- SE913Early Childhood Education and PracticeSouth East Technological University · Level 8308
- TR022Early and Modern IrishTrinity College Dublin · Level 8326
- DK876Early Childhood EducationDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8327
- MT971Early Childhood Education and CareMunster Technological University · Level 8307
- AU695Early Childhood Education and CareAtlantic Technological University · Level 8306
- US780Early Childhood Education and CareTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 7306
- AU919Early Education and CareAtlantic Technological University · Level 8304
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The TUS courses closest in points to US927. All TUS courses and points.
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- US926Early Childhood Education and CareLevel 8319
- US864Drug and Medicinal Product AnalysisLevel 8318
- US870Agricultural Science and SustainabilityLevel 8317
- US809Music and Sound EngineeringLevel 8316
- US882Property Valuation and ManagementLevel 8316
- US942Business Studies with Event ManagementLevel 8310
- US909Engineering Technology ManagementLevel 8309
- US807Creative Broadcast and Film ProductionLevel 8308
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 308 points, down 9 from Round 1.
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 US927
What were the CAO points for US927 in 2026?
Early Childhood Education and Care (US927) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 317 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 308.
What were the points for US927 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US927 was 270 points. Up 47 on 2025, when Round 1 was 270.
Is US927 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US927 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US927 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 308 points, down 9 from Round 1. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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