GY122 · Level 8 · 4 years

Arts (Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge)

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

357

Down 127 points since 2023 (484).

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About this course

A four-year arts degree in media and communications taught with Irish. It combines journalism and broadcasting with the Irish language.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study digital storytelling, journalism and media production, along with modern Irish language, literature and folklore. In first semester of year three you are based in the Gaeltacht campus in An Cheathrú Rua. Final year includes scriptwriting, applied journalism and a final project.
Placement and abroad
The second semester of year three is an internship in a media or PR organisation, a community project or study abroad. Links include TG4, RTE and Raidio na Gaeltachta.
Where it can lead
Careers include television and radio production, broadcasting, print and online journalism and digital media.
Who it suits
Suits students who speak Irish well, like media work and want to build a portfolio in TV, radio or journalism.

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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

2023484202439920253682026357

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026357Published after the final round
2025 368382473
2024 399399498
2023 484484521

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 H5

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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