CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026

DK769 Creative Media, DkIT: CAO points 2026

Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 174. Round 2: 174. Down 16 on 2025, when Round 1 was 190. Points last checked 5 October 2026.

Round 1 points
174
2025 Round 1
190
Level
7
College
DkIT

DK769 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.

YearRound 1Round 2Latest
2026174174174
2025190190190

2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.

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174 points is above roughly 8% of 2026 candidates (about 92.1% scored 170 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.

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Round 2

Round 2 cut-off: 174 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 DK769

What were the CAO points for DK769 in 2026?

Creative Media (DK769) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 174 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 174.

What were the points for DK769 in 2025?

The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK769 was 190 points, Round 2 was 190. Down 16 on 2025, when Round 1 was 190.

Is DK769 a Level 8 course?

No. DK769 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 DK769 drop in Round 2?

Round 2 cut-off: 174 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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