CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
CK408 Physics and Astrophysics, UCC: CAO points 2026
University College Cork (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 582. Round 2: 578. Up 17 on 2025, when Round 1 was 565 and the final cut-off 520. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 582
- 2025 Round 1
- 565
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCC
CK408 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 | 582 | 578 | 578 |
| 2025 | 565 | 543 | 520 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 582?
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 582.
582 points is above roughly 96% of 2026 candidates (about 4.5% scored 580 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The UCC courses closest in points to CK408. All UCC courses and points.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 578 points, down 4 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 CK408
What were the CAO points for CK408 in 2026?
Physics and Astrophysics (CK408) at University College Cork (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 582 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 578.
What were the points for CK408 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for CK408 was 565 points, Round 2 was 543 and the final end-of-season figure was 520. Up 17 on 2025, when Round 1 was 565 and the final cut-off 520.
Is CK408 a Level 8 course?
Yes. CK408 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for CK408 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 578 points, down 4 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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