CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DN520 Joint Honours, UCD: CAO points 2026
University College Dublin (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 422. Up 2 on 2025, when Round 1 was 420. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 422
- 2025 Round 1
- 420
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCD
DN520 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 | 422 | - | 422 |
| 2025 | 420 | - | 420 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 422?
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 422.
422 points is above roughly 57% of 2026 candidates (about 42.8% scored 420 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 422.
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The UCD courses closest in points to DN520. All UCD courses and points.
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- DN750Social Policy and SociologyLevel 8440
- DN450General NursingLevel 8434
- DN760EducationLevel 8422
- DN250Agricultural ScienceLevel 8417
- DN453Mental Health NursingLevel 8410
- DN541Modern LanguagesLevel 8400
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DN520: 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 DN520
What were the CAO points for DN520 in 2026?
Joint Honours (DN520) at University College Dublin (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 422 points in 2026.
What were the points for DN520 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DN520 was 420 points. Up 2 on 2025, when Round 1 was 420.
Is DN520 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DN520 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DN520 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DN520: 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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