TR546 · Level 8 · 4 years

English Literature/Middle Eastern,Jewish and Islamic Civilisations

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

576

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About this course

This is a Trinity College Dublin Joint Honours degree where you study English Literature and Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations together. Joint Honours English covers a shorter historical range than Single Honours.

How long
4 years
What you study
English looks at writing in English from Irish, British, American and post-colonial cultures, with small-group teaching and a lot of independent reading. Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations looks at the history, politics, religions and cultures of the Middle East and North Africa and their links with Europe.
Where it can lead
It can lead to careers such as journalism, publishing, teaching and arts management (from English Literature), and international relations, journalism, diplomacy and NGO work (from Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations).
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy reading widely and writing critical essays and are interested in world affairs, history and other cultures.

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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
2026576Published 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 H4
  • 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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