CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC194 Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering, DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 542. Not everyone on 542 points was offered a place: CAO used random selection among applicants on that exact score. Round 2: 542. Up 9 on 2025, when Round 1 was 533. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 542
- 2025 Round 1
- 533
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC194 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 | 542 | 542 | 542 |
| 2025 | 533 | - | 533 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 542?
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 542.
542 points is above roughly 88% of 2026 candidates (about 12.3% scored 540 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 542.
- DC195Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringDublin City University · Level 8552
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- DC114Global Business (Spain)Dublin City University · Level 8543
- DC127Common Entry into Actuarial and Financial MathematicsDublin City University · Level 8543
- DC193Mechatronic EngineeringDublin City University · Level 8 · not all offered543
- DC197Biomedical EngineeringDublin City University · Level 8543
- DC119Global Business (Canada)Dublin City University · Level 8544
- DC190Electronic and Computer EngineeringDublin City University · Level 8544
Other courses at DCU
The DCU courses closest in points to DC194. All DCU courses and points.
- 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
- DC205Physical Education with BiologyLevel 8532
- DC208PsychologyLevel 8532
- DC202Sport Science and HealthLevel 8519
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 542 points, unchanged from Round 1.
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 DC194
What were the CAO points for DC194 in 2026?
Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering (DC194) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 542 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 542. Not everyone on that exact score got a place, CAO used random selection.
What were the points for DC194 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC194 was 533 points. Up 9 on 2025, when Round 1 was 533.
Is DC194 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC194 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC194 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 542 points, unchanged from Round 1. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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