CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DB520 Global Business, DBS: CAO points 2026
Dublin Business School, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 240. Round 2: 240. Down 68 on 2025, when Round 1 was 308 and the final cut-off 288. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 240
- 2025 Round 1
- 308
- Level
- 8
- College
- DBS
DB520 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 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| 2025 | 308 | 288 | 288 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 240?
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 240.
240 points is above roughly 15% of 2026 candidates (about 84.6% scored 240 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 240.
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The DBS courses closest in points to DB520. All DBS courses and points.
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- 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
- DB510Audio Production and Music Project ManagementLevel 8228
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 240 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 DB520
What were the CAO points for DB520 in 2026?
Global Business (DB520) at Dublin Business School had a Round 1 cut-off of 240 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 240.
What were the points for DB520 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DB520 was 308 points, Round 2 was 288 and the final end-of-season figure was 288. Down 68 on 2025, when Round 1 was 308 and the final cut-off 288.
Is DB520 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DB520 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DB520 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 240 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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