CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
US778 Animation and Illustration, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 665. A test, interview, portfolio or audition was also required, so this score includes marks from outside the Leaving Cert. Up 42 on 2025, when Round 1 was 623. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Animation and Illustration [Portfolio] [Athlone]”. The tag "Portfolio" means part of the application is assessed outside the Leaving Cert, and that mark is included in the score above. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 665
- 2025 Round 1
- 623
- Level
- 7
- College
- TUS
US778 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 | 665 | - | 665 |
| 2025 | 623 | - | 623 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 665?
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 665.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US778: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
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 US778
What were the CAO points for US778 in 2026?
Animation and Illustration (US778) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 665 points in 2026. The score includes marks from a test, interview, portfolio or audition, so it is not a plain Leaving Cert total.
What were the points for US778 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US778 was 623 points. Up 42 on 2025, when Round 1 was 623.
Is US778 a Level 8 course?
No. US778 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 US778 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US778: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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