CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
MH209 Psychology (through Science), Maynooth: CAO points 2026
Maynooth University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 498. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 488 and the final cut-off 487. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 498
- 2025 Round 1
- 488
- Level
- 8
- College
- Maynooth
MH209 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 | 498 | - | 498 |
| 2025 | 488 | 487 | 487 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 498?
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 498.
498 points is above roughly 77% of 2026 candidates (about 22.6% scored 490 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 498.
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- LM038Psychology and SociologyUniversity of Limerick · Level 8486
- MH106Psychology (through Arts)Maynooth University · Level 8481
- CK121Psychology and Computing - 3 years or 4 years (Work Experience Pathway)University College Cork (NUI) · Level 8474
- MH206Theoretical Physics and MathematicsMaynooth University · Level 8500
- MH001Education - Primary Teaching (Froebel)Maynooth University · Level 8495
Other courses at Maynooth
The Maynooth courses closest in points to MH209. All Maynooth courses and points.
- MH206Theoretical Physics and MathematicsLevel 8500
- MH001Education - Primary Teaching (Froebel)Level 8495
- MH106Psychology (through Arts)Level 8481
- MH402Quantitative FinanceLevel 8465
- MH501LLB LawLevel 8453
- MH205Biomedical ScienceLevel 8451
- MH412Business with Sport ScienceLevel 8451
- MH221Sport Science and HealthLevel 8441
- MH210Pharmaceutical and Biomedical ChemistryLevel 8430
- MH701General NursingLevel 8430
- MH202BiotechnologyLevel 8423
- MH212Science (with Education) or Mathematics and Computer Science (with EducaLevel 8422
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for MH209: 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 MH209
What were the CAO points for MH209 in 2026?
Psychology (through Science) (MH209) at Maynooth University had a Round 1 cut-off of 498 points in 2026.
What were the points for MH209 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for MH209 was 488 points, Round 2 was 487 and the final end-of-season figure was 487. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 488 and the final cut-off 487.
Is MH209 a Level 8 course?
Yes. MH209 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for MH209 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for MH209: 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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