CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AU957 Software Development, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 329. Up 7 on 2025, when Round 1 was 322 and the final cut-off 323. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Software Development [Sligo]”. "Sligo" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 329
- 2025 Round 1
- 322
- Level
- 8
- College
- ATU
AU957 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 | 329 | - | 329 |
| 2025 | 322 | - | 323 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 329?
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 329.
329 points is above roughly 31% of 2026 candidates (about 69% scored 320 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU957: 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 AU957
What were the CAO points for AU957 in 2026?
Software Development (AU957) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 329 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU957 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU957 was 322 points and the final end-of-season figure was 323. Up 7 on 2025, when Round 1 was 322 and the final cut-off 323.
Is AU957 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AU957 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AU957 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU957: 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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