DN530 · Level 8 · 4 years
University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin
465
Up 21 points since 2023 (444).
Don't know your points? Use the CAO points calculator.
Please note: From 2027 entry, the Irish Studies and The Irish Language and Culture degree options are being removed.
A BA where you pick one of a range of structured options, such as English, History, Music or Creative and Cultural Industries.
Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.
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.
Round 1 points by year
| Year | Round 1 | Final (end of season) | Middle student |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 465 | Published after the final round | |
| 2025 | 463 | 462 | 499 |
| 2024 | 467 | 460 | 500 |
| 2023 | 444 | 444 | 510 |
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.
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 ↗
Points tell you if you can get in. They don't tell you if you'll enjoy it. The CAO Interest Test matches your interests to more than 1,400 CAO courses, including courses in Humanities (except languages), and shows which ones fit your points.
Level 8 courses with the closest 2026 Round 1 points.
Points and course details change every year. Always check cao.ie and the college website before you fill in your CAO form.