CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC230 Economics, Politics and Law, DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 462. Down 5 on 2025, when Round 1 was 467. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 462
- 2025 Round 1
- 467
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC230 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 | 462 | - | 462 |
| 2025 | 467 | - | 467 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 462?
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 462.
462 points is above roughly 69% of 2026 candidates (about 31.3% scored 460 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 462.
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- DC240Marketing, Innovation and TechnologyDublin City University · Level 8465
- DC117Aviation Management / Aviation Management with Pilot Studies/Aviation MaDublin City University · Level 8466
- DC203Science and Mathematics EducationDublin City University · Level 8467
- DC241Digital Business and InnovationDublin City University · Level 8452
- DC002Education - Primary TeachingDublin City University · Level 8473
- DC110Business Studies InternationalDublin City University · Level 8477
Other courses at DCU
The DCU courses closest in points to DC230. All DCU courses and points.
- DC110Business Studies InternationalLevel 8477
- DC180Biological Sciences (General Entry)Level 8477
- DC002Education - Primary TeachingLevel 8473
- DC203Science and Mathematics EducationLevel 8467
- DC117Aviation Management / Aviation Management with Pilot Studies/Aviation MaLevel 8466
- DC209Health and SocietyLevel 8465
- DC240Marketing, Innovation and TechnologyLevel 8465
- DC241Digital Business and InnovationLevel 8452
- DC121Computer ScienceLevel 8443
- DC012Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and MusicLevel 8440
- DC161Analytical ScienceLevel 8440
- DC175Physics (General Entry)Level 8440
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC230: 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 DC230
What were the CAO points for DC230 in 2026?
Economics, Politics and Law (DC230) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 462 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC230 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC230 was 467 points. Down 5 on 2025, when Round 1 was 467.
Is DC230 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC230 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC230 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC230: 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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