GY111 · Level 8 · 4 years

Arts (English and Creative Writing)

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

413

Down 27 points since 2023 (440).

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About this course

A four-year arts degree in English and creative writing with a strong focus on practice. Classes are small, with working writers among the teachers.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study fiction, nonfiction, poetry, playwriting and screenwriting, and a visiting writer or professional speaks to the class each week in year one. Year three is spent on your own writing project with mentoring in small groups. In final year you study English and one other subject and learn about publishing and sharing your work.
Where it can lead
Careers include authorship, editing, publishing, advertising, copywriting, games writing and teaching.
Who it suits
Suits students who love reading and writing and want to practise their own creative work.

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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
2026413Published after the final round
2025 400400452
2024 413413508
2023 440440498

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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