CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
US704 Music and Sound Engineering, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 290. Round 2: 281. Up 84 on 2025, when Round 1 was 206. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Music and Sound Engineering [Athlone]”. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 290
- 2025 Round 1
- 206
- Level
- 7
- College
- TUS
US704 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 | 290 | 281 | 281 |
| 2025 | 206 | - | 206 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 290?
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 290.
290 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 290.
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- DK892Music and Performance TechnologiesDundalk Institute of Technology · Level 8260
- US867Bioveterinary ScienceTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8290
- US771Mechanical EngineeringTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 7289
- US821Software Design with Virtual Reality and GamingTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8289
- US957Physical Activity and Health ScienceTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8289
- US851Business Studies (Marketing and Management)Technological University of the Shannon · Level 8288
Other courses at TUS
The TUS courses closest in points to US704. All TUS courses and points.
- US720BusinessLevel 7297
- US954Sports Development and PerformanceLevel 8296
- US885Construction ManagementLevel 8293
- US867Bioveterinary ScienceLevel 8290
- US771Mechanical EngineeringLevel 7289
- US821Software Design with Virtual Reality and GamingLevel 8289
- US957Physical Activity and Health ScienceLevel 8289
- US851Business Studies (Marketing and Management)Level 8288
- US921Social Care PracticeLevel 8288
- US813Music and the Live Events IndustryLevel 8287
- US711Computer Engineering with Network InfrastructureLevel 7283
- US823Software Design with DigitalisationLevel 8283
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 281 points, down 9 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 US704
What were the CAO points for US704 in 2026?
Music and Sound Engineering (US704) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 290 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 281.
What were the points for US704 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US704 was 206 points. Up 84 on 2025, when Round 1 was 206.
Is US704 a Level 8 course?
No. US704 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for US704 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 281 points, down 9 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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