MU002 · Level 8 · 3 years

Theology

Pontifical University, St Patrick's College · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

321

Down 50 points since 2024 (371).

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About this course

A full-time degree in theology, taught mostly from a Catholic point of view, with some philosophy and church history alongside it.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study the Bible, Christian beliefs, ethics, church history and the sacraments, with an introduction to philosophy in first year. In second year you pick some electives, such as Good and Evil or Theology and Film, and you can try Biblical Greek or Hebrew. In third year you write a short dissertation on a topic you choose.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into pastoral care, chaplaincy, teaching, youth work, community and charity work, media and administration.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about faith, ethics and big questions and enjoy reading and writing essays.

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About Humanities (except languages)

Cultural and historical studies, including literature and philosophy

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Points history

2023202437120254082026321

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026321Published after the final round
2025 408408445
2024 371567567
2023 –308369

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

  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: 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 Pontifical University, St Patrick's College website ↗

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