TR664 · Level 8 · 4 years

Religion/English Literature

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

565

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About this course

This is a Trinity Joint Honours degree where you study Religion and English Literature 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
Religion covers the study of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and the religions of Asia and Africa, along with theology and ethics. English studies the history of writing in English, including Anglo-Irish, American and post-colonial literature, in small-group classes in later years.
Where it can lead
Graduates of the two subjects go into areas such as law, education, the civil service, publishing, accountancy and further research, and journalism, broadcasting, teaching, publishing, marketing, law and further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in world religions, ethics and critical debate and love reading and writing about literature.

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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
2026565Published 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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