TR581 · Level 8 · 4 years

History/Law

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

602

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About this course

This is a Trinity College Dublin Joint Honours degree where you study History and Law together. The Joint Honours Law route lets you take the modules that the legal professional bodies require.

How long
4 years
What you study
History covers medieval and modern Irish, European, American and global history, and Joint Honours students join a second-year group research project. Law teaches you how laws work and change, with first-year topics such as contract, criminal and constitutional law, and the Joint Honours route lets you take the modules professional bodies ask for.
Where it can lead
It can lead to careers such as journalism, law, public administration, publishing and teaching (from History), and business, journalism, banking, politics and foreign affairs (from Law).
Who it suits
Suits students who like research, reading and building an argument in essays and enjoy clear writing, logical thinking and debating social issues.

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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
2026602Published 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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