CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DK820 Computing in Games Development, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 234. Down 22 on 2025, when Round 1 was 256 and the final cut-off 288. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 234
- 2025 Round 1
- 256
- Level
- 8
- College
- DkIT
DK820 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 | 234 | - | 234 |
| 2025 | 256 | 256 | 288 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 234?
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 234.
234 points is above roughly 14% of 2026 candidates (about 85.8% scored 230 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 234.
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The DkIT courses closest in points to DK820. All DkIT courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DK820: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
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 DK820
What were the CAO points for DK820 in 2026?
Computing in Games Development (DK820) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 234 points in 2026.
What were the points for DK820 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK820 was 256 points, Round 2 was 256 and the final end-of-season figure was 288. Down 22 on 2025, when Round 1 was 256 and the final cut-off 288.
Is DK820 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DK820 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DK820 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DK820: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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