CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU833 Mechanical Engineering, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 289. Up 18 on 2025, when Round 1 was 271. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Mechanical Engineering [Sligo]”. "Sligo" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 289
- 2025 Round 1
- 271
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU833 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 | 289 | - | 289 |
| 2025 | 271 | - | 271 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 289?
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 289.
289 points is above roughly 22% of 2026 candidates (about 78% scored 280 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 289.
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- AU241Civil EngineeringAtlantic Technological University · Level 7290
- AU569Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical ScienceAtlantic Technological University · Level 7290
- AU301BusinessAtlantic Technological University · Level 8287
- AU900BusinessAtlantic Technological University · Level 8285
Other courses at ATU
The ATU courses closest in points to AU833. All ATU courses and points.
- AU602Business Information SystemsLevel 8297
- AU241Civil EngineeringLevel 7290
- AU569Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical ScienceLevel 7290
- AU301BusinessLevel 8287
- AU900BusinessLevel 8285
- AU556Science - Common EntryLevel 7282
- AU631Gastronomy Science and Food InnovationLevel 8282
- AU251Mechanical EngineeringLevel 7280
- AU302MarketingLevel 8280
- AU601BusinessLevel 8280
- AU830Engineering - Common EntryLevel 7280
- AU831Mechatronic EngineeringLevel 7280
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU833: 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 AU833
What were the CAO points for AU833 in 2026?
Mechanical Engineering (AU833) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 289 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU833 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU833 was 271 points. Up 18 on 2025, when Round 1 was 271.
Is AU833 a Level 8 course?
No. AU833 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 AU833 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU833: 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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