CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
SE500 Science, SETU: CAO points 2026
South East Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 297. Up 18 on 2025, when Round 1 was 279. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Science [Carlow]”. "Carlow" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 297
- 2025 Round 1
- 279
- Level
- 8
- College
- SETU
SE500 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 | 297 | - | 297 |
| 2025 | 279 | - | 279 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 297?
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 297.
297 points is above roughly 24% of 2026 candidates (about 75.9% scored 290 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 297.
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- SE504Pharmaceutical ScienceSouth East Technological University · Level 8300
- SE405Law (LLB)South East Technological University · Level 8301
- SE527ForestrySouth East Technological University · Level 8301
- SE411Digital Marketing with AnalyticsSouth East Technological University · Level 8302
Other courses at SETU
The SETU courses closest in points to SE500. All SETU courses and points.
- SE921Hospitality ManagementLevel 8303
- SE411Digital Marketing with AnalyticsLevel 8302
- SE405Law (LLB)Level 8301
- SE527ForestryLevel 8301
- SE504Pharmaceutical ScienceLevel 8300
- SE503Sustainable Farm Management and AgribusinessLevel 8292
- SE717Architectural TechnologyLevel 7292
- SE512ScienceLevel 7291
- SE704Quantity SurveyingLevel 8291
- SE906Recreation and Sport ManagementLevel 8291
- SE204Visual Communications and DesignLevel 8290
- SE412International BusinessLevel 8290
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for SE500: 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 SE500
What were the CAO points for SE500 in 2026?
Science (SE500) at South East Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 297 points in 2026.
What were the points for SE500 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for SE500 was 279 points. Up 18 on 2025, when Round 1 was 279.
Is SE500 a Level 8 course?
Yes. SE500 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for SE500 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for SE500: 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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