TR592 · Level 8 · 4 years

Sociology/Middle Eastern,Jewish and Islamic Civilisations

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

522

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About this course

This is a Trinity Joint Honours degree where you study Sociology and Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations together. In third and fourth year you take about half your modules from each subject and finish with a Capstone research project.

How long
4 years
What you study
Sociology studies social change and the effects of human behaviour, with topics like migration, race, gender, identities and employment. Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations studies the history, politics, religions and cultures of the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
Placement and abroad
The Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures programme includes a third year abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates of the two subjects go into areas such as research, public service and journalism, and international relations, journalism and diplomacy.
Who it suits
Suits students who want to understand society, identities and social change and are interested in languages, politics and the links between Europe and the Middle East.

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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
2026522Published 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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