CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US853 International Business, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 327. Up 48 on 2025, when Round 1 was 279. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “International Business [Athlone]”. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 327
- 2025 Round 1
- 279
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US853 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 | 327 | - | 327 |
| 2025 | 279 | - | 279 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 327?
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 327.
327 points is above roughly 31% of 2026 candidates (about 69% scored 320 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US853: 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 US853
What were the CAO points for US853 in 2026?
International Business (US853) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 327 points in 2026.
What were the points for US853 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US853 was 279 points. Up 48 on 2025, when Round 1 was 279.
Is US853 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US853 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US853 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US853: 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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