CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU234 Design - Common Entry, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 237. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 227. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Design - Common Entry [Letterkenny]”. "Letterkenny" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 237
- 2025 Round 1
- 227
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU234 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 | 237 | - | 237 |
| 2025 | 227 | - | 227 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 237?
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 237.
237 points is above roughly 14% of 2026 candidates (about 85.8% scored 230 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 237.
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- AU803International Tourism and Event ManagementAtlantic Technological University · Level 7235
- AU174Pharmacy TechnicianAtlantic Technological University · Level 7233
- AU532Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management - Common EntryAtlantic Technological University · Level 7241
- AU576Computing in Software DevelopmentAtlantic Technological University · Level 7241
- AU848Games DevelopmentAtlantic Technological University · Level 7241
Other courses at ATU
The ATU courses closest in points to AU234. All ATU courses and points.
- AU262Cybersecurity and Digital ForensicsLevel 7244
- AU577Computing and Digital MediaLevel 7243
- AU532Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management - Common EntryLevel 7241
- AU576Computing in Software DevelopmentLevel 7241
- AU848Games DevelopmentLevel 7241
- AU220Culinary ArtsLevel 7238
- AU803International Tourism and Event ManagementLevel 7235
- AU174Pharmacy TechnicianLevel 7233
- AU190Early Childhood Care, Health and EducationLevel 7232
- AU519Design - Common EntryLevel 7232
- AU210Law with Criminal JusticeLevel 7231
- AU506Agri-Business ManagementLevel 7231
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU234: 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 AU234
What were the CAO points for AU234 in 2026?
Design - Common Entry (AU234) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 237 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU234 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU234 was 227 points. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 227.
Is AU234 a Level 8 course?
No. AU234 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 AU234 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU234: 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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