CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AU985 Education, Home Economics and Biology - with concurrent Teacher Educatio, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 465. Not everyone on 465 points was offered a place: CAO used random selection among applicants on that exact score. Round 2: 463. Up 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 453. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 465
- 2025 Round 1
- 453
- Level
- 8
- College
- ATU
AU985 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 | 465 | 463 | 463 |
| 2025 | 453 | - | 453 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 465?
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 465.
465 points is above roughly 69% of 2026 candidates (about 31.3% scored 460 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 465.
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Other courses at ATU
The ATU courses closest in points to AU985. All ATU courses and points.
- AU671Medical ScienceLevel 8499
- AU973Clinical Measurement PhysiologyLevel 8 · not all offered498
- AU618ArtLevel 8 · test/portfolio489
- AU170Health Science with Physiotherapy StudiesLevel 7 · not all offered488
- AU171Health Science with Occupational Therapy StudiesLevel 7487
- AU649Engineering - Common EntryLevel 8487
- AU645Mechanical EngineeringLevel 8462
- AU638Civil EngineeringLevel 8451
- AU944Civil EngineeringLevel 8444
- AU647Biomedical EngineeringLevel 8440
- AU518ArtLevel 7 · test/portfolio423
- AU662Sport and Exercise ScienceLevel 8420
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 463 points, down 2 from Round 1.
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 AU985
What were the CAO points for AU985 in 2026?
Education, Home Economics and Biology - with concurrent Teacher Educatio (AU985) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 465 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 463. Not everyone on that exact score got a place, CAO used random selection.
What were the points for AU985 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU985 was 453 points. Up 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 453.
Is AU985 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AU985 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AU985 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 463 points, down 2 from Round 1. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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