CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
CK122 Government and Political Science, UCC: CAO points 2026
University College Cork (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 426. Round 2: 403. Up 15 on 2025, when Round 1 was 411. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 426
- 2025 Round 1
- 411
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCC
CK122 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 | 426 | 403 | 403 |
| 2025 | 411 | - | 411 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 426?
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 426.
426 points is above roughly 57% of 2026 candidates (about 42.8% scored 420 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 426.
- GY132Government (Politics, Economics and Law)University of Galway · Level 8402
- CK102Social Science - 3 years or 4 years (International Pathway)University College Cork (NUI) · Level 8429
- CK113Criminology - 3 years or 4 years (International Pathway)University College Cork (NUI) · Level 8418
- CK720Mental Health NursingUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8412
- CK213Food Marketing and EntrepreneurshipUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8445
- CK215International Business with LanguagesUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8445
- CK010SustainabilityUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8404
- CK110World LanguagesUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8404
Other courses at UCC
The UCC courses closest in points to CK122. All UCC courses and points.
- CK124Education - GaeilgeLevel 8462
- CK411Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceLevel 8456
- CK505Food ScienceLevel 8456
- CK740MidwiferyLevel 8451
- CK213Food Marketing and EntrepreneurshipLevel 8445
- CK215International Business with LanguagesLevel 8445
- CK102Social Science - 3 years or 4 years (International Pathway)Level 8429
- CK113Criminology - 3 years or 4 years (International Pathway)Level 8418
- CK720Mental Health NursingLevel 8412
- CK010SustainabilityLevel 8404
- CK110World LanguagesLevel 8404
- CK108Arts International - 4 yearsLevel 8390
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 403 points, down 23 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 CK122
What were the CAO points for CK122 in 2026?
Government and Political Science (CK122) at University College Cork (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 426 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 403.
What were the points for CK122 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for CK122 was 411 points. Up 15 on 2025, when Round 1 was 411.
Is CK122 a Level 8 course?
Yes. CK122 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for CK122 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 403 points, down 23 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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