CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DB531 Marketing, DBS: CAO points 2026
Dublin Business School, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 327. Round 2: 281. Up 34 on 2025, when Round 1 was 293 and the final cut-off 264. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 327
- 2025 Round 1
- 293
- Level
- 8
- College
- DBS
DB531 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 | 327 | 281 | 281 |
| 2025 | 293 | 269 | 264 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 327?
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 327.
327 points is above roughly 31% of 2026 candidates (about 69% scored 320 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The DBS courses closest in points to DB531. All DBS courses and points.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 281 points, down 46 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 DB531
What were the CAO points for DB531 in 2026?
Marketing (DB531) at Dublin Business School had a Round 1 cut-off of 327 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 281.
What were the points for DB531 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DB531 was 293 points, Round 2 was 269 and the final end-of-season figure was 264. Up 34 on 2025, when Round 1 was 293 and the final cut-off 264.
Is DB531 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DB531 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DB531 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 281 points, down 46 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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