CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US821 Software Design with Virtual Reality and Gaming, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 289. Up 9 on 2025, when Round 1 was 280. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Software Design with Virtual Reality and Gaming [Athlone]”. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 289
- 2025 Round 1
- 280
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US821 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 | 289 | - | 289 |
| 2025 | 280 | - | 280 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 289?
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 289.
289 points is above roughly 22% of 2026 candidates (about 78% scored 280 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 289.
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The TUS courses closest in points to US821. All TUS courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US821: 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 US821
What were the CAO points for US821 in 2026?
Software Design with Virtual Reality and Gaming (US821) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 289 points in 2026.
What were the points for US821 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US821 was 280 points. Up 9 on 2025, when Round 1 was 280.
Is US821 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US821 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US821 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US821: 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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