CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
GC480 Graphic Communication Design, Griffith College: CAO points 2026
Griffith College, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 283. Round 2: 283. Up 174 on 2025, when Round 1 was 109. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Graphic Communication Design [Dublin]”. "Dublin" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 283
- 2025 Round 1
- 109
- Level
- 7
- College
- Griffith College
GC480 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 | 283 | 283 | 283 |
| 2025 | 109 | 109 | 109 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 283?
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 283.
283 points is above roughly 22% of 2026 candidates (about 78% scored 280 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 283.
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Other courses at Griffith College
The Griffith College courses closest in points to GC480. All Griffith College courses and points.
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- GC489Interior Architecture Portfolio,InterviewLevel 8 · test/portfolio293
- GC230Computing ScienceLevel 8291
- GC430Computing ScienceLevel 8283
- GC407Business (Marketing)Level 8272
- GC400BusinessLevel 8270
- GC401Accounting and FinanceLevel 8270
- GC409PsychologyLevel 8270
- GC450Communications and Media ProductionLevel 8264
- GC456Film, TV and Screen Media ProductionLevel 8261
- GC402Business (HRM)Level 8260
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 283 points, unchanged 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 GC480
What were the CAO points for GC480 in 2026?
Graphic Communication Design (GC480) at Griffith College had a Round 1 cut-off of 283 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 283.
What were the points for GC480 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for GC480 was 109 points, Round 2 was 109. Up 174 on 2025, when Round 1 was 109.
Is GC480 a Level 8 course?
No. GC480 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 GC480 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 283 points, unchanged 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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