DC295 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Arts: Joint Honours (Politics)

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

387

Up 30 points since 2023 (357).

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About this course

This is a Joint Honours arts degree where you study Politics alongside one other subject.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
Politics covers topics like international political economy, development, climate politics, the Middle East, Chinese foreign policy, and conflict, security and peace. You pair it with Geography, History, Law or World Religions and Theology.
Placement and abroad
In third year you can study abroad, adding a year, or apply for a year long INTRA work placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as policy analysts, researchers or programme officers in government bodies, NGOs and international agencies like the EU, the UN or the World Bank, or enter politics.
Who it suits
Suits students who follow current affairs, like debating public issues and care about human rights and fairness.

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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

2023357202435820253872026387

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026387Published after the final round
2025 387387421
2024 358358395
2023 357357412

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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