CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
TU978 Creative Industries and Visual Culture, TU Dublin: CAO points 2026
Technological University Dublin, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 263. Round 2: 263. Down 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 273 and the final cut-off 308. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Creative Industries and Visual Culture [Grangegorman]”. "Grangegorman" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 263
- 2025 Round 1
- 273
- Level
- 8
- College
- TU Dublin
TU978 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 | 263 | 263 | 263 |
| 2025 | 273 | - | 308 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 263?
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 263.
263 points is above roughly 18% of 2026 candidates (about 81.6% scored 260 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 263 points, unchanged 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 TU978
What were the CAO points for TU978 in 2026?
Creative Industries and Visual Culture (TU978) at Technological University Dublin had a Round 1 cut-off of 263 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 263.
What were the points for TU978 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for TU978 was 273 points and the final end-of-season figure was 308. Down 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 273 and the final cut-off 308.
Is TU978 a Level 8 course?
Yes. TU978 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for TU978 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 263 points, unchanged 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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