CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC131 Communication Studies, DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 378. Up 18 on 2025, when Round 1 was 360. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 378
- 2025 Round 1
- 360
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC131 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 | 378 | - | 378 |
| 2025 | 360 | - | 360 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 378?
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 378.
378 points is above roughly 44% of 2026 candidates (about 56.1% scored 370 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 378.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC131: 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 DC131
What were the CAO points for DC131 in 2026?
Communication Studies (DC131) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 378 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC131 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC131 was 360 points. Up 18 on 2025, when Round 1 was 360.
Is DC131 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC131 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC131 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC131: 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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