CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DK821 Computing in Software Development, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 235. Round 2: 235. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 235. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 235
- 2025 Round 1
- 235
- Level
- 8
- College
- DkIT
DK821 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 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| 2025 | 235 | 218 | 218 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 235?
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 235.
235 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 235.
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The DkIT courses closest in points to DK821. All DkIT courses and points.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 235 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 DK821
What were the CAO points for DK821 in 2026?
Computing in Software Development (DK821) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 235 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 235.
What were the points for DK821 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK821 was 235 points, Round 2 was 218 and the final end-of-season figure was 218. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 235.
Is DK821 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DK821 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DK821 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 235 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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