CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
TR081 Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS), Trinity: CAO points 2026
Trinity College Dublin, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 567. Not everyone on 567 points was offered a place: CAO used random selection among applicants on that exact score. Round 2: 566. Up 1 on 2025, when Round 1 was 566 and the final cut-off 565. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 567
- 2025 Round 1
- 566
- Level
- 8
- College
- Trinity
TR081 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 | 567 | 566 | 566 |
| 2025 | 566 | 565 | 565 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 567?
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 567.
567 points is above roughly 92% of 2026 candidates (about 8% scored 560 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 567.
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- TR090Business Studies and SpanishTrinity College Dublin · Level 8552
- TR053PhysiotherapyTrinity College Dublin · Level 8 · not all offered567
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- TR024European StudiesTrinity College Dublin · Level 8565
- TR004LawTrinity College Dublin · Level 8 · not all offered578
- TR006PsychologyTrinity College Dublin · Level 8578
Other courses at Trinity
The Trinity courses closest in points to TR081. All Trinity courses and points.
- TR032EngineeringLevel 8579
- TR004LawLevel 8 · not all offered578
- TR006PsychologyLevel 8578
- TR053PhysiotherapyLevel 8 · not all offered567
- TR056Human Health and DiseaseLevel 8566
- TR024European StudiesLevel 8565
- TR007Clinical Speech and Language StudiesLevel 8555
- TR019Law and GermanLevel 8555
- TR085Business Studies and FrenchLevel 8555
- TR060Biological and Biomedical SciencesLevel 8553
- TR090Business Studies and SpanishLevel 8552
- TR023English StudiesLevel 8546
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 566 points, down 1 from Round 1.
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 TR081
What were the CAO points for TR081 in 2026?
Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS) (TR081) at Trinity College Dublin had a Round 1 cut-off of 567 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 566. Not everyone on that exact score got a place, CAO used random selection.
What were the points for TR081 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for TR081 was 566 points, Round 2 was 565 and the final end-of-season figure was 565. Up 1 on 2025, when Round 1 was 566 and the final cut-off 565.
Is TR081 a Level 8 course?
Yes. TR081 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for TR081 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 566 points, down 1 from Round 1. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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