• Having established a record of excellence in undergraduate education the faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is offering a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) Degree.
  • This degree draws on existing DCU strengths while giving the choice of what students want to study from a unique range of subjects.
  • Students will acquire a critical perspective on areas central to contemporary society, including law, politics and the media.
  • Students can also complement this knowledge by developing a high competence in a foreign language or Irish. From 2015 new subjects offered on Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) degree will include the following:
  • English
  • French - this subject is only offered on DC009
  • Gaeilge
  • Geography
  • History
  • Human Development- this subject is only offered on DC009
  • International Languages [French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese]
  • Irish Studies
  • Law
  • Mathematics- this subject is only offered on DC009
  • Media Studies
  • Music [restricted entry] - this subject is only offered on DC009
  • Politics
  • Theology and Religious Studies
  • Each subject area of the Bachelor of Arts will provide you with an opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a particular academic discipline. This degree will prepare you for a variety of careers while also providing a solid foundation for further study at postgraduate level.