CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AC120 International Business, American College: CAO points 2026
American College, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 280. Round 2: 280. Up 2 on 2025, when Round 1 was 278. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 280
- 2025 Round 1
- 278
- Level
- 8
- College
- American College
AC120 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 | 280 | 280 | 280 |
| 2025 | 278 | 278 | 278 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 280?
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 280.
280 points is above roughly 22% of 2026 candidates (about 78% scored 280 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 280.
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- AU630International Hotel and Hospitality ManagementAtlantic Technological University · Level 8300
- US854International Business StudiesTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8251
- AC137Liberal ArtsAmerican College · Level 8279
Other courses at American College
The American College courses closest in points to AC120. All American College courses and points.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 280 points, unchanged 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 AC120
What were the CAO points for AC120 in 2026?
International Business (AC120) at American College had a Round 1 cut-off of 280 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 280.
What were the points for AC120 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AC120 was 278 points, Round 2 was 278. Up 2 on 2025, when Round 1 was 278.
Is AC120 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AC120 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AC120 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 280 points, unchanged 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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