CK118 · Level 8 · 3 years, or 4 years with the placement or international option

Digital Humanities and Information Technology - 3 years or 4 years (Work E

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

328

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About this course

A degree that blends computing with arts and humanities, looking at how technology shapes culture and communication.

How long
3 years, or 4 years with the placement or international option
What you study
Year 1 covers computer systems, programming, databases, digital humanities and research methods, plus one Arts subject such as English, Philosophy, Politics or a language. Later topics include web development, data ethics, AI and digital culture, digital storytelling and data visualisation. Labs use tools such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers.
Placement and abroad
On the Work Experience Pathway you spend Year 3 on an industry placement, and on the International Pathway you spend Year 3 at a partner university abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates have gone on to work in tech, software, security, pharma, banking and communications companies.
Who it suits
Suits students who like both technology and the arts, and want to code and be creative.

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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

2023328202435620253002026328

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026328Published after the final round
2025 300300373
2024 356313433
2023 328328421

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.

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