UG Prospectus 2025

137 − Politics Youwill learn about Irish, European andAmerican political systems, international relations and the politics of theUnitedNations − WorldReligions andTheology Youwill closely analyse ancient and modern texts, explore ethical issues, and develop insights into cultural and religious diversity as part of the academic study of religion Youwill study your 2 chosen subjects through seminars, lectures, workshops, tutorials, small group settings and some online learning, so youwill have lots of opportunities to get to know your fellow students. As you progress through the course, youwill develop excellent research, writing and presentation skills. StudyAbroad Most subjects will offer you the option to study abroad for a year. Please note the study abroad option is offered onmerit and youwill need to fulfil certain criteria to undertake it. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/placement/study-overseas. INTRAWork Placement This year-longwork placement will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and apply your knowledge and skills in the real world. This option is competitive and subject to the availability of placements. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/intra CAOcode DC009 Years 3 or 4 (depending on optional year abroad or INTRA) Places 275 Min points 368 QQI FET Yes Humanities (DC009) Select two subjects: Up to two permitted from English andGaeilge One permitted fromHuman Development | Philosophy One permitted fromHistory | Music One permitted fromGeography | World Religions and Theology Media Studies (DC291) SelectMedia Studies + one other subject from: English | International Languages | Politics Law (DC292) Select Law+ one other subject from: History | International Languages | Media Studies International Languages (DC293) Select International Languages + one other subject from: Gaeilge | Politics Politics (DC295) Select Politics + one other subject from: Geography | History | Law | World Religions and Theology Additional Notes − Subjects are studied for 3 or 4 years depending onwhether you choose to study abroad for a year or participate in INTRAwork placement − Gaeilge is offered at intermediate level (and normally requires Leaving Certificate gradeH4 or above) − International Languages includes: French, German or Spanish (all starting at intermediate level only, and normally requires Leaving Certificate gradeH4 or above) − Entry toMusic is subject to awritten advisory test to be administered in the first week of term Future Study Having completed the Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours, youwill be eligible to take aMasters in one of the subjects studied or undertake aMasters in related fields such as education, international relations, translation, journalism, advertising, public relations, conducting, environmental science or filmand television production. Visit Us Online dcu.ie/arts Contact Details studenthelp@dcu.ie Additional Information The course also provides a strong foundation for further study. Bachelors of Arts: Joint Honours Honours Bachelor Degree CAOcode DC291, DC292 DC293, DC295 Years 3 or 4 (depending on optional year abroad or INTRA) Places 203 Min points DC291 368 DC292 378 DC293 410 DC295 358 QQI FET Yes DC009/291/292/293/295