CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
CM010 Education Studies, Marino: CAO points 2026
Marino Institute of Education, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 316. Round 2: 346. Down 4 on 2025, when Round 1 was 320. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 316
- 2025 Round 1
- 320
- Level
- 8
- College
- Marino
CM010 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 | 316 | 346 | 346 |
| 2025 | 320 | 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 316?
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 316.
316 points is above roughly 29% of 2026 candidates (about 71.5% scored 310 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 316.
- MI017Education, Business Studies and Religious StudiesMary Immaculate College · Level 8337
- CM020Early Childhood EducationMarino Institute of Education · Level 8346
Other courses at Marino
The Marino courses closest in points to CM010. All Marino courses and points.
- CM003Oideachas - Bunmhúinteoireacht - Trí Mheán na Gaeilge (TEG)Level 8 · test/portfolio503
- CM004Oideachas - Bunmhúinteoireacht - Trí Mheán na Gaeilge (daltaí GaeltachtaLevel 8 · test/portfolio470
- CM001Education - Primary TeachingLevel 8462
- CM002Education - Primary Teaching - Gaeltacht ApplicantsLevel 8 · test/portfolio432
- CM020Early Childhood EducationLevel 8346
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 346 points. This was a new competition for Available Places, so the figure is not a straight drop 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 CM010
What were the CAO points for CM010 in 2026?
Education Studies (CM010) at Marino Institute of Education had a Round 1 cut-off of 316 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 346.
What were the points for CM010 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for CM010 was 320 points, Round 2 was 320. Down 4 on 2025, when Round 1 was 320.
Is CM010 a Level 8 course?
Yes. CM010 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for CM010 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 346 points. This was a new competition for Available Places, so the figure is not a straight drop 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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