CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
TU856 Computer Science, TU Dublin: CAO points 2026
Technological University Dublin, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 423. Round 2: 400. Down 20 on 2025, when Round 1 was 443. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Computer Science [Grangegorman]”. "Grangegorman" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 423
- 2025 Round 1
- 443
- Level
- 8
- College
- TU Dublin
TU856 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 | 423 | 400 | 400 |
| 2025 | 443 | - | 443 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 423?
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 423.
423 points is above roughly 57% of 2026 candidates (about 42.8% scored 420 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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The TU Dublin courses closest in points to TU856. All TU Dublin courses and points.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 400 points, down 23 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 TU856
What were the CAO points for TU856 in 2026?
Computer Science (TU856) at Technological University Dublin had a Round 1 cut-off of 423 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 400.
What were the points for TU856 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for TU856 was 443 points. Down 20 on 2025, when Round 1 was 443.
Is TU856 a Level 8 course?
Yes. TU856 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for TU856 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 400 points, down 23 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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