CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DB566 Social Science, DBS: CAO points 2026
Dublin Business School, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 246. Round 2: 209. Down 25 on 2025, when Round 1 was 271 and the final cut-off 252. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 246
- 2025 Round 1
- 271
- Level
- 8
- College
- DBS
DB566 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 | 246 | 209 | 209 |
| 2025 | 271 | 271 | 252 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 246?
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 246.
246 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 246.
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The DBS courses closest in points to DB566. All DBS courses and points.
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- DB500ComputingLevel 8244
- DB521Accounting and FinanceLevel 8244
- DB568LawLevel 8244
- DB520Global BusinessLevel 8240
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 209 points, down 37 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 DB566
What were the CAO points for DB566 in 2026?
Social Science (DB566) at Dublin Business School had a Round 1 cut-off of 246 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 209.
What were the points for DB566 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DB566 was 271 points, Round 2 was 271 and the final end-of-season figure was 252. Down 25 on 2025, when Round 1 was 271 and the final cut-off 252.
Is DB566 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DB566 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DB566 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 209 points, down 37 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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