CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC002 Education - Primary Teaching, DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 473. Round 2: 467. Down 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 485. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 473
- 2025 Round 1
- 485
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC002 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 | 473 | 467 | 467 |
| 2025 | 485 | - | 485 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 473?
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 473.
473 points is above roughly 72% of 2026 candidates (about 28.3% scored 470 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 473.
- MI005Education - Primary TeachingMary Immaculate College · Level 8475
- MI022Education, Home Economics and Business StudiesMary Immaculate College · Level 8478
- AU985Education, Home Economics and Biology - with concurrent Teacher EducatioAtlantic Technological University · Level 8 · not all offered465
- CK124Education - GaeilgeUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8462
- CM001Education - Primary TeachingMarino Institute of Education · Level 8462
- MI004Education - Primary Teaching - InternationalMary Immaculate College · Level 8462
- MH001Education - Primary Teaching (Froebel)Maynooth University · Level 8495
- DC110Business Studies InternationalDublin City University · Level 8477
Other courses at DCU
The DCU courses closest in points to DC002. All DCU courses and points.
- DC111Business StudiesLevel 8497
- DC232Civil Law (BCL)Level 8496
- DC123Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceLevel 8489
- DC210Psychology and Disruptive TechnologiesLevel 8487
- DC110Business Studies InternationalLevel 8477
- DC180Biological Sciences (General Entry)Level 8477
- DC203Science and Mathematics EducationLevel 8467
- DC117Aviation Management / Aviation Management with Pilot Studies/Aviation MaLevel 8466
- DC209Health and SocietyLevel 8465
- DC240Marketing, Innovation and TechnologyLevel 8465
- DC230Economics, Politics and LawLevel 8462
- DC241Digital Business and InnovationLevel 8452
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 467 points, down 6 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 DC002
What were the CAO points for DC002 in 2026?
Education - Primary Teaching (DC002) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 473 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 467.
What were the points for DC002 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC002 was 485 points. Down 12 on 2025, when Round 1 was 485.
Is DC002 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC002 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC002 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 467 points, down 6 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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