CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US854 International Business Studies, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 251. Up 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 243. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “International Business Studies [Limerick]”. "Limerick" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 251
- 2025 Round 1
- 243
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US854 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 | 251 | - | 251 |
| 2025 | 243 | - | 243 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 251?
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 251.
251 points is above roughly 17% of 2026 candidates (about 83.2% scored 250 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 251.
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The TUS courses closest in points to US854. All TUS courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US854: 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 US854
What were the CAO points for US854 in 2026?
International Business Studies (US854) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 251 points in 2026.
What were the points for US854 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US854 was 243 points. Up 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 243.
Is US854 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US854 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US854 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US854: 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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