CK108 · Level 8 · 4 years

Arts International - 4 years

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

390

Down 10 points since 2023 (400).

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About this course

A 4-year Arts degree that includes a year studying abroad at a partner university. It is open to students who study a language and those who do not.

How long
4 years
What you study
In Year 1 you pick four Arts subjects from a long list, such as history, English, politics, sociology or a language. In Year 2 you continue two of them. In Year 3 you study abroad, and in Year 4 you return to UCC to finish your two subjects.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 is spent at a partner university in Europe, North America, South America or Asia.
Who it suits
Suits students who want a broad Arts degree and are keen to live and study in another country.

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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

2023400202440020254012026390

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026390Published after the final round
2025 401401463
2024 400400473
2023 400400498

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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