TR479 · Level 8 · 4 years

History of Art and Architecture/Philosophy

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

541

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About this course

This is a Trinity College Dublin Joint Honours degree where you study History of Art and Architecture and Philosophy together. Joint Honours Philosophy has about five hours of classes a week.

How long
4 years
What you study
History of Art and Architecture teaches you to analyse paintings, sculpture and buildings, with site visits to Dublin museums and galleries, and no earlier art experience is needed. Philosophy teaches you to reason and argue clearly about questions such as free will, morality, knowledge and logic, with about five class hours a week on the Joint Honours route.
Where it can lead
It can lead to careers such as curating, museum and gallery work, publishing, marketing and journalism (from History of Art and Architecture), and law, journalism, banking, computing and research (from Philosophy).
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy looking closely at art and buildings and putting ideas into words and enjoy debating big questions and testing arguments.

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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
2026541Published 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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