CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
DB571 Business Studies, DBS: CAO points 2026
Dublin Business School, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 146. Round 2: 145. Up 38 on 2025, when Round 1 was 108 and the final cut-off 100. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 146
- 2025 Round 1
- 108
- Level
- 7
- College
- DBS
DB571 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 | 146 | 145 | 145 |
| 2025 | 108 | 100 | 100 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 146?
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 146.
146 points is above roughly 6% of 2026 candidates (about 94.2% scored 140 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 146.
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The DBS courses closest in points to DB571. All DBS courses and points.
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- DB572Business in AccountingLevel 7178
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 145 points, down 1 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 DB571
What were the CAO points for DB571 in 2026?
Business Studies (DB571) at Dublin Business School had a Round 1 cut-off of 146 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 145.
What were the points for DB571 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DB571 was 108 points, Round 2 was 100 and the final end-of-season figure was 100. Up 38 on 2025, when Round 1 was 108 and the final cut-off 100.
Is DB571 a Level 8 course?
No. DB571 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for DB571 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 145 points, down 1 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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