CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AU650 Manufacturing Engineering Design, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 313. Down 14 on 2025, when Round 1 was 327. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Manufacturing Engineering Design [Galway]”. "Galway" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 313
- 2025 Round 1
- 327
- Level
- 8
- College
- ATU
AU650 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 | 313 | - | 313 |
| 2025 | 327 | - | 327 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 313?
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 313.
313 points is above roughly 29% of 2026 candidates (about 71.5% scored 310 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 313.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU650. All ATU courses and points.
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- AU621Textile and Fashion DesignLevel 8315
- AU622Interior DesignLevel 8313
- AU351Electronic EngineeringLevel 8312
- AU861Health Science and PhysiologyLevel 7311
- AU970Forensic Investigation and AnalysisLevel 8311
- AU320Sports and Exercise - Common EntryLevel 8310
- AU664Sports CoachingLevel 8310
- AU361Computer ScienceLevel 8309
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU650: 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 AU650
What were the CAO points for AU650 in 2026?
Manufacturing Engineering Design (AU650) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 313 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU650 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU650 was 327 points. Down 14 on 2025, when Round 1 was 327.
Is AU650 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AU650 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AU650 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU650: 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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