CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU531 Gastronomy Science and Food Innovation, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 247. Down 35 on 2025, when Round 1 was 282. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Gastronomy Science and Food Innovation [Galway]”. "Galway" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 247
- 2025 Round 1
- 282
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU531 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 | 247 | - | 247 |
| 2025 | 282 | - | 282 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 247?
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 247.
247 points is above roughly 15% of 2026 candidates (about 84.6% scored 240 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU531. All ATU courses and points.
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- AU836Quantity SurveyingLevel 7250
- AU845Computing - Common EntryLevel 7249
- AU260Computer Games DevelopmentLevel 7245
- AU837Advanced Wood and Sustainable Building TechnologyLevel 7245
- AU262Cybersecurity and Digital ForensicsLevel 7244
- AU577Computing and Digital MediaLevel 7243
- AU532Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management - Common EntryLevel 7241
- AU576Computing in Software DevelopmentLevel 7241
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU531: 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 AU531
What were the CAO points for AU531 in 2026?
Gastronomy Science and Food Innovation (AU531) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 247 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU531 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU531 was 282 points. Down 35 on 2025, when Round 1 was 282.
Is AU531 a Level 8 course?
No. AU531 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 AU531 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU531: 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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