CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC238 Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation, DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 342. Up 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 334. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 342
- 2025 Round 1
- 334
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC238 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 | 342 | - | 342 |
| 2025 | 334 | - | 334 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 342?
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 342.
342 points is above roughly 36% of 2026 candidates (about 64% scored 340 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 342.
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The DCU courses closest in points to DC238. All DCU courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC238: 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 DC238
What were the CAO points for DC238 in 2026?
Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation (DC238) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 342 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC238 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC238 was 334 points. Up 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 334.
Is DC238 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC238 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC238 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC238: 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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