DC230 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Economics, Politics and Law

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

462

Up 22 points since 2023 (440).

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About this course

DCU's degree is the only one in Ireland that combines Economics, Politics and Law equally. You don't need to have studied any of them before.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
Years 1 and 2 split time evenly across the three subjects, with modules such as constitutional law, microeconomics, the Irish political system, contract law, EU law and public finance, plus research methods. In final year you take a core module in each subject, then either specialise in one or keep a mix. A dissertation is optional.
Placement and abroad
You can add an extra year in Year 3 for a paid INTRA work placement or a year abroad, both competitive.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in law, consultancy, finance, public service, politics, journalism, advocacy and policy, and the course covers subjects for the Law Society entrance exams (but not King's Inns).
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about how society works and like debating politics, economics and law.

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026462Published after the final round
2025 467467489
2024 451451478
2023 440440484

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

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O4

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

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