CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
US921 Social Care Practice, TUS: CAO points 2026
Technological University of the Shannon, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 288. Round 2: 279. Up 28 on 2025, when Round 1 was 260 and the final cut-off 253. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Social Care Practice [Athlone]”. "Athlone" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 288
- 2025 Round 1
- 260
- Level
- 8
- College
- TUS
US921 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 | 288 | 279 | 279 |
| 2025 | 260 | 253 | 253 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 288?
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 288.
288 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 288.
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Round 2
Round 2 cut-off: 279 points, down 9 from Round 1.
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 US921
What were the CAO points for US921 in 2026?
Social Care Practice (US921) at Technological University of the Shannon had a Round 1 cut-off of 288 points in 2026. The Round 2 cut-off was 279.
What were the points for US921 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for US921 was 260 points, Round 2 was 253 and the final end-of-season figure was 253. Up 28 on 2025, when Round 1 was 260 and the final cut-off 253.
Is US921 a Level 8 course?
Yes. US921 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for US921 drop in Round 2?
Round 2 cut-off: 279 points, down 9 from Round 1. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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