CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DK825 Computing in Cybersecurity and Computing Infrastructure, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 264. Round 2: 262. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 264
- 2025 Round 1
- -
- Level
- 8
- College
- DkIT
DK825 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 | 264 | 262 | 262 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. DK825 was not on the CAO 2025 lists, so there is no earlier figure to compare.
How far are you from 264?
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 264.
264 points is above roughly 18% of 2026 candidates (about 81.6% scored 260 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The DkIT courses closest in points to DK825. All DkIT courses and points.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 262 points, down 2 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 DK825
What were the CAO points for DK825 in 2026?
Computing in Cybersecurity and Computing Infrastructure (DK825) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 264 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 262.
Is DK825 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DK825 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DK825 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 262 points, down 2 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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