GY101 · Level 8 · 3 years (4 years with a European language)

Arts (Joint-Honours)

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

337

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About this course

The University of Galway BA (Joint Honours) lets you build your own degree by picking subjects from 23 options in 7 groups. You narrow down as you go and graduate in two subjects.

How long
3 years (4 years with a European language)
What you study
In first year you take three subjects, one per group, from areas such as English, History, Psychology, Law, Economics, Geography, Archaeology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Gaeilge and modern languages. In second year you keep two of them. Some subjects, like Law and Psychology, have limited places and grade requirements to continue.
Placement and abroad
Students of French, German, Italian or Spanish spend third year abroad, and Gaeilge students spend a semester in the Gaeltacht plus a work placement in the Irish language sector.
Who it suits
Suits students who have several subjects they enjoy and want time to explore before choosing what to focus on.

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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

2023336202430020253502026337

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026337Published after the final round
2025 350350421
2024 300300408
2023 336336422

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