CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU859 Forensic Investigation and Analysis, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 261. Up 17 on 2025, when Round 1 was 244. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Forensic Investigation and Analysis [Sligo]”. "Sligo" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 261
- 2025 Round 1
- 244
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU859 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 | 261 | - | 261 |
| 2025 | 244 | - | 244 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 261?
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 261.
261 points is above roughly 18% of 2026 candidates (about 81.6% scored 260 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU859. All ATU courses and points.
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- AU557Agriculture and Environmental ManagementLevel 7261
- AU856Occupational Safety and HealthLevel 7261
- AU272AgricultureLevel 7260
- AU593Applied Social CareLevel 7260
- AU823Performing ArtsLevel 7260
- AU855Environmental Science with EcologyLevel 7260
- AU857Pharmaceutical Science with Drug DevelopmentLevel 7260
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU859: 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 AU859
What were the CAO points for AU859 in 2026?
Forensic Investigation and Analysis (AU859) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 261 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU859 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU859 was 244 points. Up 17 on 2025, when Round 1 was 244.
Is AU859 a Level 8 course?
No. AU859 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 AU859 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU859: 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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