CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DL854 Game Design, IADT: CAO points 2026
Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 408. Round 2: 348. Up 40 on 2025, when Round 1 was 368 and the final cut-off 338. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 408
- 2025 Round 1
- 368
- Level
- 8
- College
- IADT
DL854 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 | 408 | 348 | 348 |
| 2025 | 368 | 343 | 338 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 408?
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 408.
408 points is above roughly 52% of 2026 candidates (about 48.1% scored 400 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 408.
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The IADT courses closest in points to DL854. All IADT courses and points.
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- DL827ArtLevel 8 · test/portfolio501
- DL825Applied PsychologyLevel 8 · not all offered400
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- DL840Digital MarketingLevel 8252
- DL849English and Media StudiesLevel 8241
- DL836Creative ComputingLevel 8237
- DL837New Media StudiesLevel 8222
- DL823Business ManagementLevel 8217
- DL848Business and Digital TechnologyLevel 8210
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 348 points, down 60 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 DL854
What were the CAO points for DL854 in 2026?
Game Design (DL854) at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 408 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 348.
What were the points for DL854 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DL854 was 368 points, Round 2 was 343 and the final end-of-season figure was 338. Up 40 on 2025, when Round 1 was 368 and the final cut-off 338.
Is DL854 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DL854 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DL854 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 348 points, down 60 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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