DN520 · Level 8 · 3 years (4 if you study abroad in third year)

Joint Honours (options)

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

422

Up 44 points since 2023 (378).

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Please note: New for 2027 entry: Greek and Roman Civilisation with Philosophy is available as a subject combination.

About this course

A BA where you choose two subjects from a long list of arts and humanities subjects and build your own degree. You can also add a third subject or electives at the start.

How long
3 years (4 if you study abroad in third year)
What you study
At the end of first year you commit to your two subjects and study them to degree level. Subjects include English, History, Film Studies, Music, Philosophy, Sociology, Mathematics, Statistics and several languages. Popular combinations include English and History, English and Film, and Geography and History.
Where it can lead
Arts and humanities graduates go into journalism, communications, education, creative industries and the public sector.
Who it suits
Suits students who like more than one arts or humanities subject and want freedom to mix them.

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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

2023378202441920254202026422

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026422Published after the final round
2025 420420465
2024 419419463
2023 378368444

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 H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

See the course on the University College Dublin (NUI) website ↗

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