CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC132 Journalism, DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 410. Up 1 on 2025, when Round 1 was 409. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 410
- 2025 Round 1
- 409
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC132 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 | 410 | - | 410 |
| 2025 | 409 | - | 409 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 410?
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 410.
410 points is above roughly 55% of 2026 candidates (about 45.4% scored 410 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 410.
- LM039Journalism and Digital CommunicationUniversity of Limerick · Level 8388
- DC001Education in Early ChildhoodDublin City University · Level 8410
- DC010Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and EnglishDublin City University · Level 8410
- DC163Chemical Sciences (General Entry)Dublin City University · Level 8409
- DC160Chemistry with Artificial IntelligenceDublin City University · Level 8413
- DC292Arts: Joint Honours (Law)Dublin City University · Level 8413
- DC231International RelationsDublin City University · Level 8415
- DC004Education - Primary Teaching - CIC (Church of Ireland Centre formerly CIDublin City University · Level 8 · test/portfolio404
Other courses at DCU
The DCU courses closest in points to DC132. All DCU courses and points.
- DC016Post Primary Teaching - Home Economics and TechnologyLevel 8421
- DC003Education - Primary Teaching - Gaeltacht ApplicantsLevel 8 · test/portfolio420
- DC011Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and HistoryLevel 8420
- DC015Post Primary Teacher Education - Technology, Engineering and GraphicsLevel 8420
- DC231International RelationsLevel 8415
- DC160Chemistry with Artificial IntelligenceLevel 8413
- DC292Arts: Joint Honours (Law)Level 8413
- DC001Education in Early ChildhoodLevel 8410
- DC010Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and EnglishLevel 8410
- DC163Chemical Sciences (General Entry)Level 8409
- DC004Education - Primary Teaching - CIC (Church of Ireland Centre formerly CILevel 8 · test/portfolio404
- DC294Climate and Environmental SustainabilityLevel 8400
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC132: 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 DC132
What were the CAO points for DC132 in 2026?
Journalism (DC132) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 410 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC132 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC132 was 409 points. Up 1 on 2025, when Round 1 was 409.
Is DC132 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC132 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC132 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC132: 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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