CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AU970 Forensic Investigation and Analysis, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 311. Down 9 on 2025, when Round 1 was 320. 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
- 311
- 2025 Round 1
- 320
- Level
- 8
- College
- ATU
AU970 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 | 311 | - | 311 |
| 2025 | 320 | - | 320 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 311?
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 311.
311 points is above roughly 29% of 2026 candidates (about 71.5% scored 310 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU970. All ATU courses and points.
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- AU351Electronic EngineeringLevel 8312
- AU861Health Science and PhysiologyLevel 7311
- AU320Sports and Exercise - Common EntryLevel 8310
- AU664Sports CoachingLevel 8310
- AU361Computer ScienceLevel 8309
- AU312Communications with EnglishLevel 8308
- AU334Fashion Design with PromotionLevel 8308
- AU606Agri-Business ManagementLevel 8308
- AU615Film and DocumentaryLevel 8308
- AU623Graphic Design and IllustrationLevel 8308
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU970: 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 AU970
What were the CAO points for AU970 in 2026?
Forensic Investigation and Analysis (AU970) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 311 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU970 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU970 was 320 points. Down 9 on 2025, when Round 1 was 320.
Is AU970 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AU970 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AU970 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU970: 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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