DK861 · Level 8 · 3 years

Arts

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

237

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About this course

A Level 8 Arts degree where you study subjects such as history, English, archaeology and politics. It also includes digital humanities training and is designed to meet Teaching Council requirements.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 includes digital literacy, Irish history, prehistoric Ireland, Irish literature and social and political thought. You choose two subjects from history, archaeology, English and politics and society, and keep going with them in later years. You also study digital publishing, media production and finish with a digital humanities research project.
Where it can lead
Careers include primary and secondary teaching, adult education, journalism, librarianship, archives, heritage and arts administration and the civil service.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy reading, history and debating ideas and want a broad degree that keeps options open.

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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
2026237Published after the final round
2025 234234337
2024 234234342
2023 228228339

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H5 or Ordinary O2

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

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