CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DB512 Business Studies, DBS: CAO points 2026
Dublin Business School, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 263. Round 2: 245. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 263. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 263
- 2025 Round 1
- 263
- Level
- 8
- College
- DBS
DB512 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 | 263 | 245 | 245 |
| 2025 | 263 | 263 | 263 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 263?
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 263.
263 points is above roughly 18% of 2026 candidates (about 81.6% scored 260 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 263.
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- SE402BusinessSouth East Technological University · Level 8269
- GC400BusinessGriffith College · Level 8270
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Other courses at DBS
The DBS courses closest in points to DB512. All DBS courses and points.
- DB514Business Studies (Law)Level 8279
- DB524Business (Information Systems)Level 8279
- DB567Film and Creative MediaLevel 8271
- DB569Business (Psychology)Level 8262
- DB518Marketing (Digital Marketing)Level 8261
- DB517Marketing (Event Management)Level 8260
- DB515Business Studies (Human Resource Management)Level 8251
- DB566Social ScienceLevel 8246
- DB562PsychologyLevel 8245
- DB500ComputingLevel 8244
- DB521Accounting and FinanceLevel 8244
- DB568LawLevel 8244
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 245 points, down 18 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 DB512
What were the CAO points for DB512 in 2026?
Business Studies (DB512) at Dublin Business School had a Round 1 cut-off of 263 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 245.
What were the points for DB512 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DB512 was 263 points, Round 2 was 263. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 263.
Is DB512 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DB512 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DB512 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 245 points, down 18 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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