CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US916 Automation and Robotics, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 379. Up 128 on 2025, when Round 1 was 251. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Automation and Robotics [Athlone]”. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 379
- 2025 Round 1
- 251
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US916 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 | 379 | - | 379 |
| 2025 | 251 | - | 251 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 379?
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 379.
379 points is above roughly 44% of 2026 candidates (about 56.1% scored 370 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 379.
- TU701Automation Engineering and RoboticsTechnological University Dublin · Level 7352
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- US933Physical Education StudiesTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8381
- US904Engineering (common entry)Technological University of the Shannon · Level 8372
- US660Pharmacy TechnicianTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 7387
- US910Mechanical EngineeringTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8388
- US924Applied PsychologyTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8388
- US912Mechanical Engineering with EnergyTechnological University of the Shannon · Level 8389
Other courses at TUS
The TUS courses closest in points to US916. All TUS courses and points.
- US902Robotics and Automation EngineeringLevel 8390
- US912Mechanical Engineering with EnergyLevel 8389
- US910Mechanical EngineeringLevel 8388
- US924Applied PsychologyLevel 8388
- US660Pharmacy TechnicianLevel 7387
- US933Physical Education StudiesLevel 8381
- US837LawLevel 8377
- US904Engineering (common entry)Level 8372
- US730Applied BiologyLevel 7368
- US934Physical Education with BusinessLevel 8368
- US862MicrobiologyLevel 8367
- US935Physical Education with BusinessLevel 8361
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for US916: 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 US916
What were the CAO points for US916 in 2026?
Automation and Robotics (US916) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 379 points in 2026.
What were the points for US916 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US916 was 251 points. Up 128 on 2025, when Round 1 was 251.
Is US916 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US916 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US916 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for US916: 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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