DC009 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities)

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

390

Up 30 points since 2023 (360).

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About this course

This is a joint honours arts degree where you pick two humanities subjects. You can add a year abroad to make it a four-year International degree.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
You choose two subjects from options such as English, Irish, Human Development, Philosophy, History, Music, Geography, and World Religions and Theology. Some pairings are not allowed, so you pick from set groups.
Placement and abroad
You can apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year 3, which is competitive and depends on placements being available.
Where it can lead
Careers include education, community development, public relations, publishing, government, tourism, translation and the museum and heritage sector, plus postgraduate study and research.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy reading, writing and discussing ideas, and want to combine two subjects they like.

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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

2023360202436820253782026390

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026390Published after the final round
2025 378378431
2024 368368420
2023 360360420

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • English or 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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