CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DK816 Business Studies, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 209. Round 2: 209. Down 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 219. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 209
- 2025 Round 1
- 219
- Level
- 8
- College
- DkIT
DK816 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 | 209 | 209 | 209 |
| 2025 | 219 | 219 | 219 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 209?
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 209.
209 points is above roughly 11% of 2026 candidates (about 89.2% scored 200 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The DkIT courses closest in points to DK816. All DkIT courses and points.
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- DK712Digital Marketing and Public RelationsLevel 7206
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- DK802Business with ManagementLevel 8200
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 209 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 DK816
What were the CAO points for DK816 in 2026?
Business Studies (DK816) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 209 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 209.
What were the points for DK816 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK816 was 219 points, Round 2 was 219. Down 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 219.
Is DK816 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DK816 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DK816 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 209 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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