TR582 · Level 8 · 4 years

Political Science/Law

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

613

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About this course

This is a Trinity Joint Honours degree where you study Political Science and Law together. Law at Trinity is a four-year programme with a final year Capstone project.

How long
4 years
What you study
Political Science looks at questions such as taxation, EU spending, political systems and how democracy works. Law teaches you what laws are, how they work and how they change, with foundation and professional law modules in the first two years.
Placement and abroad
Third year students may apply to study abroad on an exchange programme.
Where it can lead
Graduates of the two subjects go into areas such as politics, public service, research and journalism, and law, business, journalism, accountancy, banking, politics and public policy.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about how governments and democracy work and enjoy debating, building clear arguments and thinking logically.

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About Social and behavioural sciences

Study of human behavior, psychology, and society

Examine human behavior, social interactions, and societal structures. These degrees focus on understanding how individuals and groups think, feel, and behave, as well as how social, cultural, economic, and political factors influence behavior and society. E.g. Psychology, Sociology, Criminology.

Points history

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026613Published 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
  • A language except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6

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

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