CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026

DB514 Business Studies (Law), DBS: CAO points 2026

Dublin Business School, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 279. Round 2: 279. Up 19 on 2025, when Round 1 was 260. Points last checked 5 October 2026.

Round 1 points
279
2025 Round 1
260
Level
8
College
DBS

DB514 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.

YearRound 1Round 2Latest
2026279279279
2025260260260

2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.

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279 points is above roughly 20% of 2026 candidates (about 79.9% scored 270 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.

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Round 2

Round 2 cut-off: 279 points, unchanged 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 DB514

What were the CAO points for DB514 in 2026?

Business Studies (Law) (DB514) at Dublin Business School had a Round 1 cut-off of 279 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 279.

What were the points for DB514 in 2025?

The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DB514 was 260 points, Round 2 was 260. Up 19 on 2025, when Round 1 was 260.

Is DB514 a Level 8 course?

Yes. DB514 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.

Did points for DB514 drop in Round 2?

Round 2 cut-off: 279 points, unchanged 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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