CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
MU004 Philosophy, St Patrick’s Maynooth: CAO points 2026
St Patrick’s Pontifical University Maynooth, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 326. Down 3 on 2025, when Round 1 was 329. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 326
- 2025 Round 1
- 329
- Level
- 8
- College
- St Patrick’s Maynooth
MU004 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 | 326 | - | 326 |
| 2025 | 329 | 329 | 329 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 326?
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 326.
326 points is above roughly 31% of 2026 candidates (about 69% scored 320 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 326.
- MU002TheologySt Patrick`s Pontifical University Maynooth · Level 8321
- MU001Theology and Arts (jointly awarded with Maynooth University)St Patrick`s Pontifical University Maynooth · Level 8312
Other courses at St Patrick’s Maynooth
The St Patrick’s Maynooth courses closest in points to MU004. All St Patrick’s Maynooth courses and points.
- MU002TheologyLevel 8321
- MU001Theology and Arts (jointly awarded with Maynooth University)Level 8312
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for MU004: 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 MU004
What were the CAO points for MU004 in 2026?
Philosophy (MU004) at St Patrick’s Pontifical University Maynooth had a Round 1 cut-off of 326 points in 2026.
What were the points for MU004 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for MU004 was 329 points, Round 2 was 329. Down 3 on 2025, when Round 1 was 329.
Is MU004 a Level 8 course?
Yes. MU004 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for MU004 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for MU004: 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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