CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US809 Music and Sound Engineering, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 316. Round 2: 309. Up 19 on 2025, when Round 1 was 297. 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
- 316
- 2025 Round 1
- 297
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US809 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 | 316 | 309 | 309 |
| 2025 | 297 | - | 297 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 316?
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 316.
316 points is above roughly 29% of 2026 candidates (about 71.5% scored 310 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 316.
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- US882Property Valuation and ManagementTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8316
- US870Agricultural Science and SustainabilityTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8317
- US927Early Childhood Education and CareTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8317
- US864Drug and Medicinal Product AnalysisTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8318
- US865PharmacologyTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8319
Other courses at TUS
The TUS courses closest in points to US809. All TUS courses and points.
- US850LawLevel 8320
- US865PharmacologyLevel 8319
- US881Quantity SurveyingLevel 8319
- US926Early Childhood Education and CareLevel 8319
- US864Drug and Medicinal Product AnalysisLevel 8318
- US870Agricultural Science and SustainabilityLevel 8317
- US927Early Childhood Education and CareLevel 8317
- US882Property Valuation and ManagementLevel 8316
- US942Business Studies with Event ManagementLevel 8310
- US909Engineering Technology ManagementLevel 8309
- US807Creative Broadcast and Film ProductionLevel 8308
- US843Business Studies (Digital Marketing)Level 8308
Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 309 points, down 7 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 US809
What were the CAO points for US809 in 2026?
Music and Sound Engineering (US809) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 316 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 309.
What were the points for US809 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US809 was 297 points. Up 19 on 2025, when Round 1 was 297.
Is US809 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US809 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US809 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 309 points, down 7 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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