CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AU617 Animation and Game Design, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 367. Down 33 on 2025, when Round 1 was 400. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Animation and Game Design [Galway]”. "Galway" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 367
- 2025 Round 1
- 400
- Level
- 8
- College
- ATU
AU617 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 | 367 | - | 367 |
| 2025 | 400 | - | 400 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 367?
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 367.
367 points is above roughly 41% of 2026 candidates (about 58.7% scored 360 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 367.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU617. All ATU courses and points.
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- AU545Mechanical EngineeringLevel 7372
- AU637Architectural TechnologyLevel 8372
- AU549Engineering - Common EntryLevel 7371
- AU648Agricultural EngineeringLevel 8371
- AU271Veterinary NursingLevel 7370
- AU656Science - Common EntryLevel 8370
- AU333Graphic Design and IllustrationLevel 8367
- AU965Science - Common EntryLevel 8367
- AU690General NursingLevel 8362
- AU971Health Science and Physical ActivityLevel 8361
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU617: 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 AU617
What were the CAO points for AU617 in 2026?
Animation and Game Design (AU617) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 367 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU617 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU617 was 400 points. Down 33 on 2025, when Round 1 was 400.
Is AU617 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AU617 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AU617 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU617: 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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