CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
GY250 Law (BCL) and Business, University of Galway: CAO points 2026
University of Galway, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 509. Down 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 517. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 509
- 2025 Round 1
- 517
- Level
- 8
- College
- University of Galway
GY250 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 | 509 | - | 509 |
| 2025 | 517 | - | 517 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 509?
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 509.
509 points is above roughly 80% of 2026 candidates (about 20.3% scored 500 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 509.
- GY251Law (BCL)University of Galway · Level 8509
- GY252Law (BCL) and Human RightsUniversity of Galway · Level 8508
- GY254Law (BCL), Criminology and Criminal JusticeUniversity of Galway · Level 8507
- LM029Law PlusUniversity of Limerick · Level 8500
- CK302Law and FrenchUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8532
- CK301Law (Pathways) - 3 years or 4 yearsUniversity College Cork (NUI) · Level 8534
- GY207Commerce (Accounting)University of Galway · Level 8509
- GY202Commerce (International) with FrenchUniversity of Galway · Level 8510
Other courses at University of Galway
The University of Galway courses closest in points to GY250. All University of Galway courses and points.
- GY309Financial Mathematics and EconomicsLevel 8520
- GY414Electrical and Electronic EngineeringLevel 8520
- GY304BiotechnologyLevel 8511
- GY202Commerce (International) with FrenchLevel 8510
- GY406Electronic and Computer EngineeringLevel 8510
- GY410Project and Construction ManagementLevel 8510
- GY207Commerce (Accounting)Level 8509
- GY251Law (BCL)Level 8509
- GY252Law (BCL) and Human RightsLevel 8508
- GY254Law (BCL), Criminology and Criminal JusticeLevel 8507
- GY204Commerce (International) with SpanishLevel 8506
- GY517MidwiferyLevel 8498
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for GY250: 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 GY250
What were the CAO points for GY250 in 2026?
Law (BCL) and Business (GY250) at University of Galway had a Round 1 cut-off of 509 points in 2026.
What were the points for GY250 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for GY250 was 517 points. Down 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 517.
Is GY250 a Level 8 course?
Yes. GY250 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for GY250 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for GY250: 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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