MI010 · Level 8 · 4 years

Drama and English

Mary Immaculate College - Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

308

Down 81 points since 2023 (389).

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About this course

A new four-year honours degree that mixes practical theatre-making with the study of English literature. It is based at MIC Limerick.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study drama, theatre and performance alongside literature from the Elizabethans to today. Practical modules include acting, directing, playwriting, design and stage technology. Year 2 has electives such as devising theatre and TEFL. In Year 4 you take part in a large production.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you choose study abroad or a work placement, in Ireland or overseas.
Where it can lead
Careers include theatre companies, arts venues, publishing, journalism, editing, marketing, community arts and drama therapy. Teaching in secondary school needs a further PME.
Who it suits
Suits students who love both books and the stage and like to learn by writing, performing and making.

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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

2023389202437820253162026308

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026308Published after the final round
2025 316316402
2024 378378431
2023 389390429

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.

See the course on the Mary Immaculate College - Limerick website ↗

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