CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
GY105 Arts (History), University of Galway: CAO points 2026
University of Galway, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 343. Down 24 on 2025, when Round 1 was 367. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 343
- 2025 Round 1
- 367
- Level
- 8
- College
- University of Galway
GY105 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 | 343 | - | 343 |
| 2025 | 367 | - | 367 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 343?
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 343.
343 points is above roughly 36% of 2026 candidates (about 64% scored 340 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 343.
- GY135Arts (Global Media)University of Galway · Level 8342
- DC293Arts: Joint Honours (International Languages)Dublin City University · Level 8347
- GY137Arts (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice)University of Galway · Level 8339
- GY101Arts (Joint-Honours)University of Galway · Level 8337
- GY128Arts (Global Languages)University of Galway · Level 8356
- DC291Arts: Joint Honours (Media Studies)Dublin City University · Level 8362
- CK104Arts - Music - 3 years or 4 years (BMus or Chinese/European/InternationUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8 · test/portfolio367
- GY119Arts (Journalism)University of Galway · Level 8367
Other courses at University of Galway
The University of Galway courses closest in points to GY105. All University of Galway courses and points.
- GY110Arts (Children and Youth Studies)Level 8389
- GY113Arts with Human RightsLevel 8380
- GY127Arts (Film and Digital Media)Level 8379
- GY109Arts (Mathematics and Education)Level 8371
- GY119Arts (Journalism)Level 8367
- GY122Na Dána (Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge)Level 8357
- GY134Geography and GeosystemsLevel 8357
- GY128Arts (Global Languages)Level 8356
- GY135Arts (Global Media)Level 8342
- GY123Social Sciences and SustainabilityLevel 8341
- GY137Arts (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice)Level 8339
- GY101Arts (Joint-Honours)Level 8337
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for GY105: 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 GY105
What were the CAO points for GY105 in 2026?
Arts (History) (GY105) at University of Galway had a Round 1 cut-off of 343 points in 2026.
What were the points for GY105 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for GY105 was 367 points. Down 24 on 2025, when Round 1 was 367.
Is GY105 a Level 8 course?
Yes. GY105 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for GY105 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for GY105: 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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