MI002 · Level 8 · 4 years

Arts

Mary Immaculate College - Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

280

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About this course

A four-year honours Arts degree where you try four subjects in first year, then pick two to study together to degree level. It is based at MIC Limerick.

How long
4 years
What you study
You choose four from fourteen subjects, including Business, Drama, English, French, Gaeilge, Geography, History, Music, Philosophy and Psychology. Year 1 also has a Skills for Study and Work module, and Year 2 has electives such as IT and TEFL. In final year you complete a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you do an off-campus programme: a work placement, study abroad, or both.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in teaching, media, the civil service, publishing, marketing, social services, financial services and more, or go on to further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who like keeping their options open, enjoy reading, writing and discussion, and are not sure yet which subject to specialise in.

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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
2026280Published after the final round
2025 280282388
2024 280280386
2023 280280399

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
  • A language 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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