CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC123 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 489. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 500. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 489
- 2025 Round 1
- 500
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC123 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 | 489 | - | 489 |
| 2025 | 500 | - | 500 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 489?
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 489.
489 points is above roughly 75% of 2026 candidates (about 25.4% scored 480 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Other courses at DCU
The DCU courses closest in points to DC123. All DCU courses and points.
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- DC112Global Business (France)Level 8500
- DC162Chemical and Pharmaceutical SciencesLevel 8500
- DC207Psychology and MathematicsLevel 8498
- DC218Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated)Level 8498
- DC111Business StudiesLevel 8497
- DC232Civil Law (BCL)Level 8496
- DC210Psychology and Disruptive TechnologiesLevel 8487
- DC110Business Studies InternationalLevel 8477
- DC180Biological Sciences (General Entry)Level 8477
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC123: 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 DC123
What were the CAO points for DC123 in 2026?
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DC123) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 489 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC123 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC123 was 500 points. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 500.
Is DC123 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC123 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC123 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC123: 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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