CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
DK726 Computing in Software Development, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 261. Round 2: 241. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 261
- 2025 Round 1
- -
- Level
- 7
- College
- DkIT
DK726 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 | 261 | 241 | 241 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. DK726 was not on the CAO 2025 lists, so there is no earlier figure to compare.
How far are you from 261?
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 261.
261 points is above roughly 18% of 2026 candidates (about 81.6% scored 260 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 261.
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The DkIT courses closest in points to DK726. All DkIT courses and points.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 241 points, down 20 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 DK726
What were the CAO points for DK726 in 2026?
Computing in Software Development (DK726) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 261 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 241.
Is DK726 a Level 8 course?
No. DK726 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for DK726 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 241 points, down 20 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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