CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
GC494 Fashion Design Portfolio,Interview, Griffith College: CAO points 2026
Griffith College, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 358. A test, interview, portfolio or audition was also required, so this score includes marks from outside the Leaving Cert. Round 2: 280. Up 65 on 2025, when Round 1 was 293. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Fashion Design Portfolio,Interview [Dublin]”. "Dublin" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 358
- 2025 Round 1
- 293
- Level
- 8
- College
- Griffith College
GC494 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 | 358 | 280 | 280 |
| 2025 | 293 | - | 293 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 358?
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 358.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 280 points, down 78 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 GC494
What were the CAO points for GC494 in 2026?
Fashion Design Portfolio,Interview (GC494) at Griffith College had a Round 1 cut-off of 358 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 280. The score includes marks from a test, interview, portfolio or audition, so it is not a plain Leaving Cert total.
What were the points for GC494 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for GC494 was 293 points. Up 65 on 2025, when Round 1 was 293.
Is GC494 a Level 8 course?
Yes. GC494 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for GC494 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 280 points, down 78 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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