CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AU680 Education (Design, Graphics and Construction), ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 401. Down 9 on 2025, when Round 1 was 410. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Education (Design, Graphics and Construction) [Letterfrack]”. "Letterfrack" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 401
- 2025 Round 1
- 410
- Level
- 8
- College
- ATU
AU680 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 | 401 | - | 401 |
| 2025 | 410 | - | 410 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 401?
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 401.
401 points is above roughly 52% of 2026 candidates (about 48.1% scored 400 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 401.
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Other courses at ATU
The ATU courses closest in points to AU680. All ATU courses and points.
- AU655Applied Freshwater and Marine BiologyLevel 8410
- AU925ArchitectureLevel 8410
- AU669Forensic Science and AnalysisLevel 8401
- AU940Engineering - Common EntryLevel 8401
- AU620Education (Art and Design and Communication Graphics)Level 8400
- AU670Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical ScienceLevel 8400
- AU681Furniture Design and ManufactureLevel 8400
- AU926Interior Architecture and DesignLevel 8400
- AU986Education, Home Economics and Religious Ed - with concurrent Teacher EduLevel 8400
- AU987Education, Home Economics and Irish - with concurrent Teacher EducationLevel 8400
- AU683Furniture Design Making and Technology - Common EntryLevel 8399
- AU682Furniture Making and Architectural WoodworkingLevel 8398
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU680: 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 AU680
What were the CAO points for AU680 in 2026?
Education (Design, Graphics and Construction) (AU680) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 401 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU680 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU680 was 410 points. Down 9 on 2025, when Round 1 was 410.
Is AU680 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AU680 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AU680 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU680: 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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