DC238 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

342

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About this course

This is an arts and social science degree built around three themes: culture, media and politics. It aims to build skills like critical thinking, leadership, digital skills and project management alongside subject knowledge.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
Each year you take modules from all three themes, covering topics like social identity, globalisation, advertising, journalism, social media, political ideas and international security. Options increase each year, and in final year you specialise in one theme and can write a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
You can study abroad for third year at a partner university or do a year long work placement through the INTRA programme, either of which adds a year.
Where it can lead
It builds skills for a changing job market across many sectors.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in society, media and politics, and want a broad arts degree with career skills built in.

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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

2023338202433720253342026342

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026342Published after the final round
2025 334334362
2024 337337395
2023 338338412

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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