CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DK863 Creative Media, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 279. Round 2: 279. Up 46 on 2025, when Round 1 was 233 and the final cut-off 227. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 279
- 2025 Round 1
- 233
- Level
- 8
- College
- DkIT
DK863 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 | 279 | 279 | 279 |
| 2025 | 233 | 227 | 227 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 279?
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 279.
279 points is above roughly 20% of 2026 candidates (about 79.9% scored 270 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 279.
- US825Creative Digital ComputingTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8280
- TU981Creative Digital MediaTechnological University Dublin · Level 8275
- TU978Creative Industries and Visual CultureTechnological University Dublin · Level 8263
- AU927Creative DesignAtlantic Technological University · Level 8300
- US807Creative Broadcast and Film ProductionTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8308
- DK862Social CareDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8281
- DK843Engineering (Common Entry)Dundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8275
- DK764Film and Television ProductionDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 7272
Other courses at DkIT
The DkIT courses closest in points to DK863. All DkIT courses and points.
- DK844Mechanical EngineeringLevel 8287
- DK862Social CareLevel 8281
- DK843Engineering (Common Entry)Level 8275
- DK764Film and Television ProductionLevel 7272
- DK750Hospitality ManagementLevel 7271
- DK730Building SurveyingLevel 7270
- DK846Civil EngineeringLevel 8269
- DK852Event Management with MarketingLevel 8269
- DK825Computing in Cybersecurity and Computing InfrastructureLevel 8264
- DK818Digital Marketing and Strategic CommunicationLevel 8263
- DK888Nutrition and HealthLevel 8262
- DK726Computing in Software DevelopmentLevel 7261
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 279 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 DK863
What were the CAO points for DK863 in 2026?
Creative Media (DK863) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 279 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 279.
What were the points for DK863 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK863 was 233 points, Round 2 was 227 and the final end-of-season figure was 227. Up 46 on 2025, when Round 1 was 233 and the final cut-off 227.
Is DK863 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DK863 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DK863 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 279 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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