CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
LM030 Global Politics, UL: CAO points 2026
University of Limerick, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 360. Down 40 on 2025, when Round 1 was 400. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 360
- 2025 Round 1
- 400
- Level
- 8
- College
- UL
LM030 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 | 360 | - | 360 |
| 2025 | 400 | - | 400 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 360?
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 360.
360 points is above roughly 41% of 2026 candidates (about 58.7% scored 360 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for LM030: 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 LM030
What were the CAO points for LM030 in 2026?
Global Politics (LM030) at University of Limerick had a Round 1 cut-off of 360 points in 2026.
What were the points for LM030 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for LM030 was 400 points. Down 40 on 2025, when Round 1 was 400.
Is LM030 a Level 8 course?
Yes. LM030 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for LM030 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for LM030: 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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