CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU518 Art, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 423. A test, interview, portfolio or audition was also required, so this score includes marks from outside the Leaving Cert. Down 256 on 2025, when Round 1 was 679. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Art [Portfolio] [Galway]”. The tag "Portfolio" means part of the application is assessed outside the Leaving Cert, and that mark is included in the score above. "Galway" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 423
- 2025 Round 1
- 679
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU518 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 | 423 | - | 423 |
| 2025 | 679 | - | 679 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 423?
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 423.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU518. All ATU courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU518: 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 AU518
What were the CAO points for AU518 in 2026?
Art (AU518) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 423 points in 2026. The score includes marks from a test, interview, portfolio or audition, so it is not a plain Leaving Cert total.
What were the points for AU518 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU518 was 679 points. Down 256 on 2025, when Round 1 was 679.
Is AU518 a Level 8 course?
No. AU518 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 AU518 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU518: 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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