CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US820 Software Development, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 307. Up 55 on 2025, when Round 1 was 252. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Software Development [Limerick]”. "Limerick" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 307
- 2025 Round 1
- 252
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US820 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 | 307 | - | 307 |
| 2025 | 252 | - | 252 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 307?
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 307.
307 points is above roughly 26% of 2026 candidates (about 73.8% scored 300 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 307.
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The TUS courses closest in points to US820. All TUS courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US820: 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 US820
What were the CAO points for US820 in 2026?
Software Development (US820) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 307 points in 2026.
What were the points for US820 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US820 was 252 points. Up 55 on 2025, when Round 1 was 252.
Is US820 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US820 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US820 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US820: 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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