DB566 · Level 8 · 3 years

Social Science

Dublin Business School · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

246

Down 15 points since 2023 (261).

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About this course

This is a three-year honours degree in social science at Dublin Business School. It looks at society through several subjects at once.

How long
3 years
What you study
The course is built around six areas: social policy, sociology, psychology, criminology, research, and professional skills and social innovation. You learn how policy affects communities, why people act as they do, and how justice systems work. Research modules teach you to gather and present evidence. Delivery is online and in person.
Where it can lead
It can lead to careers in service, community development, education and research, and further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about people and society and want a career helping others.

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

About Social and behavioural sciences

Study of human behavior, psychology, and society

Examine human behavior, social interactions, and societal structures. These degrees focus on understanding how individuals and groups think, feel, and behave, as well as how social, cultural, economic, and political factors influence behavior and society. E.g. Psychology, Sociology, Criminology.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026246Published after the final round
2025 271252326
2024 252114326
2023 261261348

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

  • A language or Irish or English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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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