CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU542 Software and Electronic Engineering, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 251. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 262 and the final cut-off 267. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Software and Electronic Engineering [Galway]”. "Galway" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 251
- 2025 Round 1
- 262
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU542 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 | 251 | - | 251 |
| 2025 | 262 | - | 267 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 251?
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 251.
251 points is above roughly 17% of 2026 candidates (about 83.2% scored 250 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU542: 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 AU542
What were the CAO points for AU542 in 2026?
Software and Electronic Engineering (AU542) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 251 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU542 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU542 was 262 points and the final end-of-season figure was 267. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 262 and the final cut-off 267.
Is AU542 a Level 8 course?
No. AU542 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 AU542 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU542: 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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