CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC116 Global Business (USA), DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 602. Down 15 on 2025, when Round 1 was 617. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 602
- 2025 Round 1
- 617
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC116 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 | 602 | - | 602 |
| 2025 | 617 | - | 617 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 602?
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 602.
602 points is above roughly 97% of 2026 candidates (about 3.1% scored 600 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 602.
- TR080Global BusinessTrinity College Dublin · Level 8 · not all offered601
- DC126Actuarial MathematicsDublin City University · Level 8578
Other courses at DCU
The DCU courses closest in points to DC116. All DCU courses and points.
- DC126Actuarial MathematicsLevel 8578
- DC200Common Entry into Engineering (Undenominated Entry)Level 8555
- DC195Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringLevel 8552
- DC119Global Business (Canada)Level 8544
- DC190Electronic and Computer EngineeringLevel 8544
- DC204Athletic Therapy and TrainingLevel 8544
- DC114Global Business (Spain)Level 8543
- DC127Common Entry into Actuarial and Financial MathematicsLevel 8543
- DC193Mechatronic EngineeringLevel 8 · not all offered543
- DC197Biomedical EngineeringLevel 8543
- DC194Mechanical and Sustainability EngineeringLevel 8 · not all offered542
- DC205Physical Education with BiologyLevel 8532
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC116: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
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 DC116
What were the CAO points for DC116 in 2026?
Global Business (USA) (DC116) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 602 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC116 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC116 was 617 points. Down 15 on 2025, when Round 1 was 617.
Is DC116 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC116 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC116 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC116: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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