CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DL826 Graphic Design, IADT: CAO points 2026
Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 573. A test, interview, portfolio or audition was also required, so this score includes marks from outside the Leaving Cert. Round 2: 573. Up 39 on 2025, when Round 1 was 534. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Graphic Design [Portfolio]”. The tag "Portfolio" means part of the application is assessed outside the Leaving Cert, and that mark is included in the score above.
- Round 1 points
- 573
- 2025 Round 1
- 534
- Level
- 8
- College
- IADT
DL826 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 | 573 | 573 | 573 |
| 2025 | 534 | - | 534 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
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Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 573.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 573 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 DL826
What were the CAO points for DL826 in 2026?
Graphic Design (DL826) at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 573 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 573. The score includes marks from a test, interview, portfolio or audition, so it is not a plain Leaving Cert total.
What were the points for DL826 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DL826 was 534 points. Up 39 on 2025, when Round 1 was 534.
Is DL826 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DL826 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DL826 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 573 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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