CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU501 Business, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 225. Down 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 233. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Business [Galway]”. "Galway" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 225
- 2025 Round 1
- 233
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU501 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 | 225 | - | 225 |
| 2025 | 233 | - | 233 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 225?
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 225.
225 points is above roughly 13% of 2026 candidates (about 87% scored 220 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 225.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU501. All ATU courses and points.
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- AU519Design - Common EntryLevel 7232
- AU210Law with Criminal JusticeLevel 7231
- AU506Agri-Business ManagementLevel 7231
- AU502Business Information SystemsLevel 7225
- AU425HeritageLevel 7224
- AU802MarketingLevel 7224
- AU804Applied Sport with BusinessLevel 7221
- AU270Science - Common EntryLevel 7220
- AU503Marketing and SalesLevel 7220
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU501: 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 AU501
What were the CAO points for AU501 in 2026?
Business (AU501) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 225 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU501 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU501 was 233 points. Down 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 233.
Is AU501 a Level 8 course?
No. AU501 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 AU501 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU501: 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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