CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU270 Science - Common Entry, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 220. Round 2: 161. Up 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 208 and the final cut-off 188. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Science - Common Entry [Letterkenny]”. "Letterkenny" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 220
- 2025 Round 1
- 208
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU270 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 | 220 | 161 | 161 |
| 2025 | 208 | 188 | 188 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 220?
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 220.
220 points is above roughly 13% of 2026 candidates (about 87% scored 220 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU270. All ATU courses and points.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 161 points, down 59 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 AU270
What were the CAO points for AU270 in 2026?
Science - Common Entry (AU270) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 220 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 161.
What were the points for AU270 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU270 was 208 points, Round 2 was 188 and the final end-of-season figure was 188. Up 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 208 and the final cut-off 188.
Is AU270 a Level 8 course?
No. AU270 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 AU270 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 161 points, down 59 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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