CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC175 Physics (General Entry), DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 440. Up 27 on 2025, when Round 1 was 413. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 440
- 2025 Round 1
- 413
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC175 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 | 440 | - | 440 |
| 2025 | 413 | - | 413 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 440?
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 440.
440 points is above roughly 63% of 2026 candidates (about 37.4% scored 440 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The DCU courses closest in points to DC175. All DCU courses and points.
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- DC166Environmental Science and TechnologyLevel 8434
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC175: 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 DC175
What were the CAO points for DC175 in 2026?
Physics (General Entry) (DC175) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 440 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC175 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC175 was 413 points. Up 27 on 2025, when Round 1 was 413.
Is DC175 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC175 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC175 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC175: 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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