CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
DS701 Business, Dorset College: CAO points 2026
Dorset College, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 180. Up 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 172. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 180
- 2025 Round 1
- 172
- Level
- 7
- College
- Dorset College
DS701 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 | 180 | - | 180 |
| 2025 | 172 | - | 172 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 180?
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 180.
180 points is above roughly 9% of 2026 candidates (about 91.2% scored 180 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DS701: 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 DS701
What were the CAO points for DS701 in 2026?
Business (DS701) at Dorset College had a Round 1 cut-off of 180 points in 2026.
What were the points for DS701 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DS701 was 172 points. Up 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 172.
Is DS701 a Level 8 course?
No. DS701 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for DS701 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DS701: 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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