CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DL832 Animation, IADT: CAO points 2026
Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 932. Not everyone on 932 points was offered a place: CAO used random selection among applicants on that exact score. A test, interview, portfolio or audition was also required, so this score includes marks from outside the Leaving Cert. Round 2: 914. Down 13 on 2025, when Round 1 was 945. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Animation [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
- 932
- 2025 Round 1
- 945
- Level
- 8
- College
- IADT
DL832 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 | 932 | 914 | 914 |
| 2025 | 945 | - | 945 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 932?
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 932.
Work out your points and compareSimilar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 932.
- US802Animation and IllustrationTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8 · test/portfolio944
- DL843FilmDun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology · Level 8 · test/portfolio · not all offered913
Other courses at IADT
The IADT courses closest in points to DL832. All IADT courses and points.
- DL843FilmLevel 8 · test/portfolio · not all offered913
- DL858Film: Pathfinder Joint International Programme (Belgium)Level 8 · test/portfolio · not all offered800
- DL845Design for FilmLevel 8 · test/portfolio · not all offered783
- DL859Film: Pathfinder Joint International Programme (Portugal)Level 8 · test/portfolio775
- DL857Film: Pathfinder Joint International Programme (Ireland)Level 8 · test/portfolio750
- DL833Photography and Visual Media PortfolioLevel 8 · test/portfolio744
- DL844TelevisionLevel 8 · test/portfolio702
- DL8473D AnimationLevel 8 · test/portfolio693
- DL838Creative Music Production AuditionLevel 8 · test/portfolio671
- DL860Film: Pathfinder Joint International Programme (Bulgaria) PortfolioLevel 8 · test/portfolio600
- DL826Graphic DesignLevel 8 · test/portfolio573
- DL827ArtLevel 8 · test/portfolio501
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 914 points, down 18 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 DL832
What were the CAO points for DL832 in 2026?
Animation (DL832) at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 932 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 914. Not everyone on that exact score got a place, CAO used random selection. 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 DL832 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DL832 was 945 points. Down 13 on 2025, when Round 1 was 945.
Is DL832 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DL832 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DL832 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 914 points, down 18 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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