TR311 · Level 8 · 4 years

Film/Drama Studies

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

555

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About this course

This is a Trinity College Dublin Joint Honours degree where you study Film and Drama Studies together. Joint Honours students can take on more practical drama work in third and fourth year.

How long
4 years
What you study
Film is an academic subject that covers film analysis and the history of Hollywood, European, non-Western and Irish cinema, with some creative work such as video essays and screenwriting. Drama joins theory and practice, with theatre history, performance analysis and practical workshops, and Joint Honours students can do more practice in third and fourth year.
Where it can lead
It can lead to careers such as the film and media industry, journalism, advertising and teaching (from Film), and theatre, television, directing, design, playwriting and teaching (from Drama Studies).
Who it suits
Suits students who love watching and analysing films and like working in a creative team and putting ideas into practice.

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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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026555Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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
  • 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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