DN700 · Level 8 · 4 years

Social Sciences (options)

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

498

Up 54 points since 2023 (444).

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Please note: From 2027 entry, Economics with a minor in Chinese and Philosophy with a minor in Chinese are no longer available.

About this course

UCD's largest undergraduate degree, letting you combine social science subjects to study how society, politics and the economy shape people's lives.

How long
4 years
What you study
Subjects include Economics, Geography, Politics and International Relations, Sociology, Philosophy, Archaeology, Social Justice, Information and Communication Studies and Computational Social Science. You learn to analyse evidence and use social science research methods. Some students combine subjects with a language minor.
Placement and abroad
Study abroad is built into third year, and you can apply for an optional paid one-trimester internship in third year.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as economists, policymakers, journalists, statisticians, urban planners, HR managers, researchers, teachers and in NGOs and business.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about people and society, like debating issues and want flexibility in their subject mix.

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About Social and behavioural sciences

Study of human behavior, psychology, and society

Examine human behavior, social interactions, and societal structures. These degrees focus on understanding how individuals and groups think, feel, and behave, as well as how social, cultural, economic, and political factors influence behavior and society. E.g. Psychology, Sociology, Criminology.

Points history

2023444202446820254912026498

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026498Published after the final round
2025 491490520
2024 468468509
2023 444444499

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
  • Mathematics: 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.

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