CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AU601 Business, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 280. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 280. 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
- 280
- 2025 Round 1
- 280
- Level
- 8
- College
- ATU
AU601 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 | 280 | - | 280 |
| 2025 | 280 | - | 280 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 280?
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 280.
280 points is above roughly 22% of 2026 candidates (about 78% scored 280 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 280.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU601. All ATU courses and points.
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- AU631Gastronomy Science and Food InnovationLevel 8282
- AU251Mechanical EngineeringLevel 7280
- AU302MarketingLevel 8280
- AU830Engineering - Common EntryLevel 7280
- AU831Mechatronic EngineeringLevel 7280
- AU835Civil EngineeringLevel 7280
- AU992Intellectual Disability NursingLevel 8280
- AU381Mental Health NursingLevel 8278
- AU173Dental NursingLevel 7274
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU601: 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 AU601
What were the CAO points for AU601 in 2026?
Business (AU601) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 280 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU601 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU601 was 280 points. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 280.
Is AU601 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AU601 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AU601 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU601: 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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