DC293 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Arts: Joint Honours (International Languages)

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

347

Down 45 points since 2023 (392).

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About this course

This is a Joint Honours arts degree where you study International Languages (French, German or Spanish) alongside a second subject.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
You study your chosen language and learn about its culture, film, literature and intercultural communication. You pair it with Gaeilge or Politics.
Placement and abroad
In third year you can study abroad, graduating with an International title and adding a year, or apply for a year long INTRA work placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates can go into a broad range of careers or on to postgraduate study such as cultural studies, post primary teaching, translation studies, language studies or international relations.
Who it suits
Suits students who love learning languages and cultures, and would enjoy time abroad.

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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

2023392202441020253602026347

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026347Published after the final round
2025 360360444
2024 410410467
2023 392392445

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
  • French or German or Spanish: Higher H4

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

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