CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
DK742 Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 165. Round 2: 165. In 2025 the course took all qualified applicants (AQA), so a cut-off is new this year. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 165
- 2025 Round 1
- AQA
- Level
- 7
- College
- DkIT
DK742 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 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| 2025 | AQA | AQA | AQA |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 165?
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 165.
165 points is above roughly 7% of 2026 candidates (about 92.8% scored 160 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 165 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 DK742
What were the CAO points for DK742 in 2026?
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (DK742) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 165 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 165.
What were the points for DK742 in 2025?
In 2025 DK742 took all qualified applicants (AQA) in Round 1. In 2025 the course took all qualified applicants (AQA), so a cut-off is new this year.
Is DK742 a Level 8 course?
No. DK742 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 DK742 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 165 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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