CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
DB572 Business in Accounting, DBS: CAO points 2026
Dublin Business School, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 178. Round 2: 178. Down 49 on 2025, when Round 1 was 227 and the final cut-off 206. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 178
- 2025 Round 1
- 227
- Level
- 7
- College
- DBS
DB572 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 | 178 | 178 | 178 |
| 2025 | 227 | 227 | 206 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 178?
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 178.
178 points is above roughly 8% of 2026 candidates (about 92.1% scored 170 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 178.
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The DBS courses closest in points to DB572. All DBS courses and points.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 178 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 DB572
What were the CAO points for DB572 in 2026?
Business in Accounting (DB572) at Dublin Business School had a Round 1 cut-off of 178 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 178.
What were the points for DB572 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DB572 was 227 points, Round 2 was 227 and the final end-of-season figure was 206. Down 49 on 2025, when Round 1 was 227 and the final cut-off 206.
Is DB572 a Level 8 course?
No. DB572 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 DB572 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 178 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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