CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU830 Engineering - Common Entry, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 280. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 270. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Engineering - Common Entry [Sligo]”. "Sligo" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 280
- 2025 Round 1
- 270
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU830 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 | 270 | - | 270 |
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 AU830. All ATU courses and points.
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- AU302MarketingLevel 8280
- AU601BusinessLevel 8280
- AU831Mechatronic EngineeringLevel 7280
- AU835Civil EngineeringLevel 7280
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU830: 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 AU830
What were the CAO points for AU830 in 2026?
Engineering - Common Entry (AU830) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 280 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU830 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU830 was 270 points. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 270.
Is AU830 a Level 8 course?
No. AU830 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 AU830 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU830: 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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