CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DK862 Social Care, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 281. Up 19 on 2025, when Round 1 was 262. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 281
- 2025 Round 1
- 262
- Level
- 8
- College
- DkIT
DK862 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 | 281 | - | 281 |
| 2025 | 262 | - | 262 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 281?
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 281.
281 points is above roughly 22% of 2026 candidates (about 78% scored 280 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 281.
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- AU918Social Care PracticeAtlantic Technological University · Level 8300
- CK114Social Science (Youth and Community Work)University College Cork (NUI) · Level 8 · test/portfolio300
- SE919Social Care PracticeSouth East Technological University · Level 8260
- MT974Social CareMunster Technological University · Level 8308
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The DkIT courses closest in points to DK862. All DkIT courses and points.
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- DK730Building SurveyingLevel 7270
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DK862: 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 DK862
What were the CAO points for DK862 in 2026?
Social Care (DK862) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 281 points in 2026.
What were the points for DK862 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK862 was 262 points. Up 19 on 2025, when Round 1 was 262.
Is DK862 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DK862 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DK862 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DK862: 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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