CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DN720 Psychology, UCD: CAO points 2026
University College Dublin (NUI), Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 548. Round 2: 543. Up 3 on 2025, when Round 1 was 545 and the final cut-off 544. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 548
- 2025 Round 1
- 545
- Level
- 8
- College
- UCD
DN720 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 | 548 | 543 | 543 |
| 2025 | 545 | 544 | 544 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 548?
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 548.
548 points is above roughly 88% of 2026 candidates (about 12.3% scored 540 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 543 points, down 5 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 DN720
What were the CAO points for DN720 in 2026?
Psychology (DN720) at University College Dublin (NUI) had a Round 1 cut-off of 548 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 543.
What were the points for DN720 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DN720 was 545 points, Round 2 was 544 and the final end-of-season figure was 544. Up 3 on 2025, when Round 1 was 545 and the final cut-off 544.
Is DN720 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DN720 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DN720 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 543 points, down 5 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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