CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
US782 Applied Social Studies in Social Care, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 214. Round 2: 186. Up 34 on 2025, when Round 1 was 180. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Applied Social Studies in Social Care [Athlone]”. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 214
- 2025 Round 1
- 180
- Level
- 7
- College
- TUS
US782 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 | 214 | 186 | 186 |
| 2025 | 180 | - | 180 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 214?
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 214.
214 points is above roughly 12% of 2026 candidates (about 88.1% scored 210 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 186 points, down 28 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 US782
What were the CAO points for US782 in 2026?
Applied Social Studies in Social Care (US782) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 214 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 186.
What were the points for US782 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US782 was 180 points. Up 34 on 2025, when Round 1 was 180.
Is US782 a Level 8 course?
No. US782 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 US782 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 186 points, down 28 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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