CK101 · Level 8 · 3 years

Arts - 3 years

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

300

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About this course

A three-year BA at UCC with over 30 subjects to choose from, so you can explore before you specialise. You can switch subject choices in the first weeks of first year.

How long
3 years
What you study
In first year you take four subjects from groups such as History, English, Psychology, Geography, Economics, Politics, languages and Computer Science. From second year you narrow down to two subjects. Language subjects have extra lab hours, and Archaeology and Geography include field trips.
Placement and abroad
There is an optional Arts Professional Work Experience module (PX3001); students wanting a year abroad can apply for Arts International (CK108) instead.
Where it can lead
Graduates have become museum curators, EU translators, journalists and planners, or worked in tech, often after a master's.
Who it suits
Suits students who are not yet sure what to specialise in and enjoy reading, writing, discussion and ideas.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Humanities (except languages)

Cultural and historical studies, including literature and philosophy

Explore the cultural, historical, philosophical, and creative aspects of human society. These degrees encompass a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, philosophy, and cultural studies. E.g. Arts, Joint Honours degrees, Humanities.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026300Published after the final round
2025 300300390
2024 300300399
2023 300300391

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the University College Cork (NUI) website ↗

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