CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AU943 Mechanical Engineering, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 356. Down 53 on 2025, when Round 1 was 409. 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
- 356
- 2025 Round 1
- 409
- Level
- 8
- College
- ATU
AU943 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 | 356 | - | 356 |
| 2025 | 409 | - | 409 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 356?
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 356.
356 points is above roughly 39% of 2026 candidates (about 61.3% scored 350 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 356.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU943. All ATU courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU943: 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 AU943
What were the CAO points for AU943 in 2026?
Mechanical Engineering (AU943) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 356 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU943 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU943 was 409 points. Down 53 on 2025, when Round 1 was 409.
Is AU943 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AU943 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AU943 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU943: 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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