TR062 · Level 8 · 4 years

Geography and Geoscience

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

499

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Please note: For 2028 entry (current 5th years): Maths no longer counts as one of the two H4 subjects.

About this course

A science-entry degree on the Earth and the people living on it, leading to a degree in Geography or Geoscience. It involves lectures, labs and outdoor fieldwork.

How long
4 years
What you study
In first and second year you cover physical geography, geology and human-environment links, including climate change, natural hazards and natural resources. In third and fourth year you specialise and learn skills like geochemical analysis and GIS.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in environmental and geological consultancies, mineral exploration, the energy industry, planning, overseas development, geological surveys, teaching and research.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science and the outdoors and are interested in climate, landscapes and natural resources.

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About Physical sciences

Covers fundamental physical principles and real-world applications

Exploring principles that govern the behavior of matter and energy. This field covers topics such as mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum physics. Develop problem-solving skills, lab skills, and apply mathematical models to physics. E.g. Physics, Theoretical Physics, Nanotechnology, and Astrophysics.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026499Published after the final round
2025 472472509
2024 445445498
2023 494485521

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 H6 or Ordinary O4
  • A language except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Trinity Science: Higher H4
  • Trinity Science: Higher H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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