CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DL849 English and Media Studies, IADT: CAO points 2026
Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 241. Round 2: 241. Down 39 on 2025, when Round 1 was 280. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 241
- 2025 Round 1
- 280
- Level
- 8
- College
- IADT
DL849 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 | 241 | 241 | 241 |
| 2025 | 280 | - | 280 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 241?
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 241.
241 points is above roughly 15% of 2026 candidates (about 84.6% scored 240 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 241.
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- DL837New Media StudiesDun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology · Level 8222
- DL823Business ManagementDun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology · Level 8217
Other courses at IADT
The IADT courses closest in points to DL849. All IADT courses and points.
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- DL825Applied PsychologyLevel 8 · not all offered400
- DL864Film StudiesLevel 8337
- DL866Psychology - Environmental and SocialLevel 8280
- DL840Digital MarketingLevel 8252
- DL836Creative ComputingLevel 8237
- DL837New Media StudiesLevel 8222
- DL823Business ManagementLevel 8217
- DL848Business and Digital TechnologyLevel 8210
- DL822Arts ManagementLevel 8194
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 241 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 DL849
What were the CAO points for DL849 in 2026?
English and Media Studies (DL849) at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 241 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 241.
What were the points for DL849 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DL849 was 280 points. Down 39 on 2025, when Round 1 was 280.
Is DL849 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DL849 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DL849 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 241 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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