CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AD215 Visual Culture, NCAD: CAO points 2026
National College of Art and Design, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 353. Up 37 on 2025, when Round 1 was 316. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 353
- 2025 Round 1
- 316
- Level
- 8
- College
- NCAD
AD215 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 | 353 | - | 353 |
| 2025 | 316 | - | 316 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 353?
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 353.
353 points is above roughly 39% of 2026 candidates (about 61.3% scored 350 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
Other courses at NCAD
The NCAD courses closest in points to AD215. All NCAD courses and points.
- AD211Fashion DesignLevel 8 · test/portfolio721
- AD104Fine Art and Applied ArtLevel 8 · test/portfolio691
- AD202Education and Art or Design (Second Level Teaching)Level 8 · test/portfolio633
- AD102Graphic Design and Moving Image DesignLevel 8 · test/portfolio621
- AD217IllustrationLevel 8 · test/portfolio603
- AD101First Year Art and Design (Common Entry)Level 8 · test/portfolio533
- AD212Product Design (Portfolio Optional)Level 8 · test/portfolio531
- AD103Textile & Surface Design and Jewellery & ObjectsLevel 8 · test/portfolio503
- AD222Interaction Design (Portfolio Optional)Level 8 · test/portfolio391
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AD215: 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 AD215
What were the CAO points for AD215 in 2026?
Visual Culture (AD215) at National College of Art and Design had a Round 1 cut-off of 353 points in 2026.
What were the points for AD215 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AD215 was 316 points. Up 37 on 2025, when Round 1 was 316.
Is AD215 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AD215 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AD215 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AD215: 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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