CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DN230 Actuarial & Financial Studies, UCD: CAO points 2026
University College Dublin (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 602. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 613. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 602
- 2025 Round 1
- 613
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCD
DN230 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 | 602 | - | 602 |
| 2025 | 613 | - | 613 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 602?
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 602.
602 points is above roughly 97% of 2026 candidates (about 3.1% scored 600 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 602.
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Other courses at UCD
The UCD courses closest in points to DN230. All UCD courses and points.
- DN670Economics and FinanceLevel 8625
- DN300Veterinary Medicine - Undergraduate Entry (practical experience requiredLevel 8 · test/portfolio · not all offered589
- DN440Biomedical, Health and Life SciencesLevel 8579
- DN420PhysiotherapyLevel 8578
- DN150EngineeringLevel 8577
- DN600LawLevel 8559
- DN610Business and LawLevel 8 · not all offered555
- DN100ArchitectureLevel 8554
- DN650CommerceLevel 8 · not all offered554
- DN720PsychologyLevel 8548
- DN710EconomicsLevel 8544
- DN410RadiographyLevel 8543
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DN230: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
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 DN230
What were the CAO points for DN230 in 2026?
Actuarial & Financial Studies (DN230) at University College Dublin (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 602 points in 2026.
What were the points for DN230 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DN230 was 613 points. Down 11 on 2025, when Round 1 was 613.
Is DN230 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DN230 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DN230 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DN230: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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