CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DB515 Business Studies (Human Resource Management), DBS: CAO points 2026
Dublin Business School, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 251. Round 2: 251. Up 15 on 2025, when Round 1 was 236. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 251
- 2025 Round 1
- 236
- Level
- 8
- College
- DBS
DB515 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 | 251 | 251 | 251 |
| 2025 | 236 | 236 | 236 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 251?
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 251.
251 points is above roughly 17% of 2026 candidates (about 83.2% scored 250 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 251.
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- TU913Business Information SystemsTechnological University Dublin · Level 8252
- US953Business Studies with Sports ManagementTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8252
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The DBS courses closest in points to DB515. All DBS courses and points.
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- DB566Social ScienceLevel 8246
- DB562PsychologyLevel 8245
- DB500ComputingLevel 8244
- DB521Accounting and FinanceLevel 8244
- DB568LawLevel 8244
- DB520Global BusinessLevel 8240
- DB510Audio Production and Music Project ManagementLevel 8228
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 251 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 DB515
What were the CAO points for DB515 in 2026?
Business Studies (Human Resource Management) (DB515) at Dublin Business School had a Round 1 cut-off of 251 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 251.
What were the points for DB515 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DB515 was 236 points, Round 2 was 236. Up 15 on 2025, when Round 1 was 236.
Is DB515 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DB515 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DB515 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 251 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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