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Bachelor of Arts in European Studies Entry requirements

Gain a deeper understanding of Europe’s languages, cultures and political landscape while developing a global outlook and intercultural expertise.

Key information

CAO points 2026 377
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time
Course code LM040

Subject requirements 

Applicants must hold a H3 grade in a language other than English.

Students wishing to take the two language options with Irish/Gaeilge must hold a minimum H3 grade in Irish/Gaeilge.

A Special Language Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the language requirement for this course.


Minimum grades 

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include:

Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.

Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum entry requirements. Foundation Maths is not reckonable for scoring purposes.


Mature students

We welcome applications from Mature Students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

Application information for mature student applicants


QQI Awards

Certain QQI awards are acceptable in fulfilling admission requirements for this programme. Please see Academic Registry for more information and a full list of modules.

Non-EU entry requirements

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