CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DK861 Arts, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 237. Round 2: 237. Up 3 on 2025, when Round 1 was 234. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 237
- 2025 Round 1
- 234
- Level
- 8
- College
- DkIT
DK861 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 | 237 | 237 | 237 |
| 2025 | 234 | 234 | 234 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 237?
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 237.
237 points is above roughly 14% of 2026 candidates (about 85.8% scored 230 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 237.
- SE200ArtsSouth East Technological University · Level 8208
- DK821Computing in Software DevelopmentDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8235
- DK767Community Youth WorkDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 7 · test/portfolio240
- DK820Computing in Games DevelopmentDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8234
- DK866Applied Youth WorkDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8 · test/portfolio240
- DK753Culinary ArtsDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 7232
- DK722Computing in Data Science and AIDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 7243
- DK723Computing in Development and Operations EngineeringDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 7231
Other courses at DkIT
The DkIT courses closest in points to DK861. All DkIT courses and points.
- DK883Biopharmaceutical ScienceLevel 8247
- DK864Film and Television ProductionLevel 8246
- DK868Drama, Theatre and FilmLevel 8244
- DK722Computing in Data Science and AILevel 7243
- DK767Community Youth WorkLevel 7 · test/portfolio240
- DK866Applied Youth WorkLevel 8 · test/portfolio240
- DK821Computing in Software DevelopmentLevel 8235
- DK820Computing in Games DevelopmentLevel 8234
- DK753Culinary ArtsLevel 7232
- DK723Computing in Development and Operations EngineeringLevel 7231
- DK880Health and Physical ActivityLevel 8226
- DK781Science - BioscienceLevel 7223
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 237 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 DK861
What were the CAO points for DK861 in 2026?
Arts (DK861) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 237 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 237.
What were the points for DK861 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK861 was 234 points, Round 2 was 234. Up 3 on 2025, when Round 1 was 234.
Is DK861 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DK861 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DK861 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 237 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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