DC231 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

International Relations

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

415

Up 27 points since 2023 (388).

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About this course

This is a degree focused on how countries and organisations deal with world issues such as security, trade and global governance. It is described as the only BA dedicated to International Relations in Ireland.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
In first year you study politics, European integration, international law, development and global governance. You then choose either an International Relations stream or a Languages stream (French, German or Spanish) that runs through the whole degree. Year 2 includes a guided research project, and in final year you can write a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
You can spend an extra year abroad at a partner university or do a year long paid work placement in third year, which adds a year to the degree.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work with government bodies, NGOs, the UN, the EU, diplomatic services or international companies, in areas like human rights, policy or security.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about world news and politics, enjoy reading and debating, and may like learning a language.

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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

2023388202437120254112026415

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026415Published after the final round
2025 411411454
2024 371371435
2023 388388442

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 H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6

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

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