LM038 · Level 8 · 4 years

Psychology and Sociology

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

486

Down 20 points since 2023 (506).

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About this course

A four-year arts degree combining psychology and sociology. It looks at how people think and behave and how society shapes them.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study both subjects and build research and data analysis skills.
Placement and abroad
There is a co-op placement and the option to study abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in social and community work, human resources, policy, educational support, health and social care, or research. The course is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland, so you can go on to professional courses in clinical, educational, forensic or work and organisational psychology.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about why people act as they do and like research and writing.

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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

2023506202448520254812026486

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026486Published after the final round
2025 481481497
2024 485485500
2023 506506533

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • All Languages except English: 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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