CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
DK753 Culinary Arts, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 232. Round 2: 232. Up 16 on 2025, when Round 1 was 216. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 232
- 2025 Round 1
- 216
- Level
- 7
- College
- DkIT
DK753 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 | 232 | 232 | 232 |
| 2025 | 216 | 216 | 216 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 232?
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 232.
232 points is above roughly 14% of 2026 candidates (about 85.8% scored 230 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 232.
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- DK821Computing in Software DevelopmentDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8235
- DK861ArtsDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8237
Other courses at DkIT
The DkIT courses closest in points to DK753. All DkIT courses and points.
- DK864Film and Television ProductionLevel 8246
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- DK722Computing in Data Science and AILevel 7243
- DK767Community Youth WorkLevel 7 · test/portfolio240
- DK866Applied Youth WorkLevel 8 · test/portfolio240
- DK861ArtsLevel 8237
- DK821Computing in Software DevelopmentLevel 8235
- DK820Computing in Games DevelopmentLevel 8234
- DK723Computing in Development and Operations EngineeringLevel 7231
- DK880Health and Physical ActivityLevel 8226
- DK781Science - BioscienceLevel 7223
- DK865Audio and Music ProductionLevel 8219
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 232 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 DK753
What were the CAO points for DK753 in 2026?
Culinary Arts (DK753) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 232 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 232.
What were the points for DK753 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK753 was 216 points, Round 2 was 216. Up 16 on 2025, when Round 1 was 216.
Is DK753 a Level 8 course?
No. DK753 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 DK753 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 232 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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