CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US870 Agricultural Science and Sustainability, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 317. Up 17 on 2025, when Round 1 was 300. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Agricultural Science and Sustainability [Thurles]”. "Thurles" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 317
- 2025 Round 1
- 300
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US870 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 | 317 | - | 317 |
| 2025 | 300 | - | 300 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 317?
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 317.
317 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 317.
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- US864Drug and Medicinal Product AnalysisTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8318
- US882Property Valuation and ManagementTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8316
- US865PharmacologyTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8319
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The TUS courses closest in points to US870. All TUS courses and points.
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- US926Early Childhood Education and CareLevel 8319
- US864Drug and Medicinal Product AnalysisLevel 8318
- US927Early Childhood Education and CareLevel 8317
- US809Music and Sound EngineeringLevel 8316
- 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
No Round 2 offers were made for US870: 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 US870
What were the CAO points for US870 in 2026?
Agricultural Science and Sustainability (US870) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 317 points in 2026.
What were the points for US870 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US870 was 300 points. Up 17 on 2025, when Round 1 was 300.
Is US870 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US870 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US870 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US870: 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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