CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
GY135 Arts (Global Media), University of Galway: CAO points 2026
University of Galway, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 342. Down 17 on 2025, when Round 1 was 359. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 342
- 2025 Round 1
- 359
- Level
- 8
- College
- University of Galway
GY135 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 | 342 | - | 342 |
| 2025 | 359 | - | 359 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 342?
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 342.
342 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 342.
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- DC293Arts: Joint Honours (International Languages)Dublin City University · Level 8347
- 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 GY135. 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
- GY105Arts (History)Level 8343
- 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 GY135: 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 GY135
What were the CAO points for GY135 in 2026?
Arts (Global Media) (GY135) at University of Galway had a Round 1 cut-off of 342 points in 2026.
What were the points for GY135 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for GY135 was 359 points. Down 17 on 2025, when Round 1 was 359.
Is GY135 a Level 8 course?
Yes. GY135 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for GY135 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for GY135: 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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