CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
US720 Business, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 297. Round 2: 252. Up 126 on 2025, when Round 1 was 171 and the final cut-off 162. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Business [Athlone]”. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 297
- 2025 Round 1
- 171
- Level
- 7
- College
- TUS
US720 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 | 252 | 252 |
| 2025 | 171 | 171 | 162 |
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.
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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 297.
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The TUS courses closest in points to US720. All TUS courses and points.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 252 points, down 45 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 US720
What were the CAO points for US720 in 2026?
Business (US720) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 297 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 252.
What were the points for US720 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US720 was 171 points, Round 2 was 171 and the final end-of-season figure was 162. Up 126 on 2025, when Round 1 was 171 and the final cut-off 162.
Is US720 a Level 8 course?
No. US720 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 US720 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 252 points, down 45 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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