DC292 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Arts: Joint Honours (Law)

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

413

Up 34 points since 2023 (379).

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About this course

This is a Joint Honours arts degree where you study Law alongside one other subject, keeping more career options open than a single subject law degree.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
You combine Law with History, International Languages or Media Studies. The law part covers areas such as constitutional and criminal law, property law, European law and the law of evidence.
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 work in the legal profession and also in business, media, education, advocacy, the NGO sector, international organisations and the civil service. Anyone wanting to become a barrister should look at the BCL degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy reading, logic and argument, and want to pair law with another interest.

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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

2023379202437820253982026413

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026413Published after the final round
2025 398398433
2024 378378412
2023 379379423

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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