DC291 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Arts: Joint Honours (Media Studies)

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

362

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About this course

This is a Joint Honours arts degree where you study Media Studies alongside one other subject. Media Studies looks at how culture shapes us and how media is used by governments and companies.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
You pair Media Studies with English, International Languages or Politics. In Media Studies you look at the social and economic pressures on media organisations and how mass media influences people as citizens and consumers.
Placement and abroad
In third year you can apply for a year long INTRA work placement, or study abroad, which extends the degree to four years.
Where it can lead
Graduates can go into advertising, marketing, public relations, journalism, media production, advocacy and international development, or postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about media and culture, like writing and analysing, and want to combine two subjects.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026362Published after the final round
2025 358358398
2024 368369431
2023 368368409

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: Higher H4
  • 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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