GY128 · Level 8 · 4 years
University of Galway · Connacht
356
Points have stayed about the same since 2023.
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A four-year arts degree where you study two languages from Gaeilge, French, Spanish, German or Italian. You can add a third language at beginner level in first year.
Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.
Focus on foreign languages and cultural understanding
Studying languages involves developing proficiency in one or more foreign languages while also gaining an in-depth understanding of cultures, literatures, and histories associated with those languages. The field often includes courses in linguistics, translation, and intercultural communication.
Round 1 points by year
| Year | Round 1 | Final (end of season) | Middle student |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 356 | Published after the final round | |
| 2025 | 378 | 381 | 506 |
| 2024 | 377 | 377 | 510 |
| 2023 | 350 | 350 | 501 |
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.
These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.
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