CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DN700 Social Sciences, UCD: CAO points 2026
University College Dublin (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 498. Up 7 on 2025, when Round 1 was 491 and the final cut-off 490. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 498
- 2025 Round 1
- 491
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCD
DN700 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 | 498 | - | 498 |
| 2025 | 491 | 490 | 490 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 498?
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 498.
498 points is above roughly 77% of 2026 candidates (about 22.6% scored 490 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 498.
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Other courses at UCD
The UCD courses closest in points to DN700. All UCD courses and points.
- DN262Human NutritionLevel 8532
- DN240SustainabilityLevel 8529
- DN201Computer ScienceLevel 8510
- DN451Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated)Level 8 · not all offered510
- DN620Criminology with PsychologyLevel 8510
- DN452MidwiferyLevel 8495
- DN310Veterinary NursingLevel 8484
- DN261Food ScienceLevel 8479
- DN120Landscape ArchitectureLevel 8478
- DN430Sport and Exercise ManagementLevel 8477
- DN130City Planning and Environmental PolicyLevel 8474
- DN530HumanitiesLevel 8465
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DN700: 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 DN700
What were the CAO points for DN700 in 2026?
Social Sciences (DN700) at University College Dublin (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 498 points in 2026.
What were the points for DN700 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DN700 was 491 points, Round 2 was 490 and the final end-of-season figure was 490. Up 7 on 2025, when Round 1 was 491 and the final cut-off 490.
Is DN700 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DN700 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DN700 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DN700: 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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