GY113 · Level 8 · 4 years

Arts with Human Rights

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

380

Up 23 points since 2023 (357).

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About this course

A four-year arts degree focused on human rights, described as the only undergraduate arts degree in Ireland of its kind. You study it alongside arts subjects of your choice.

How long
4 years
What you study
In years one and two you take human rights modules plus arts subjects, and look at issues such as migration, equality and justice. Year three is a dedicated human rights year with law and politics modules. Year four returns to your arts subjects, with final-year projects.
Placement and abroad
In semester two of year three you do a work placement with a human rights organisation, a semester abroad (language students), or an applied human rights project.
Where it can lead
It can lead to careers in NGOs, international bodies, the civil service and advocacy groups.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about fairness and justice and are happy to read, debate and write about big global issues.

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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

2023357202434320253982026380

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026380Published after the final round
2025 398398485
2024 343343453
2023 357357440

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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