Undergraduate Courses
Explore our range of undergraduate courses across Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences.
Why Carlow College?
We know that careers, and the pathways to achievement come in all shapes and sizes. That’s why our approach to third level education is personal, supportive and focused on the individual. Our college is opening horizons, providing relevant and practical third level courses ranging from humanities to psychology, social care work, community/advocacy and many more. Our programmes are designed to encourage students to become independent thinkers, to challenge ideas and to go on to make a positive impact on our society. Our staff and students are actively involved in research, advocacy, community development and arts’ initiatives.Â
CAO Courses for 2024
![Multiracial students socialising in Carlow College Dining Hall](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC404-Professional-Social-Care.png)
B.A. in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)
3 years | CAO Code: PC404
![Two undergraduate students in lecture hall listening to lecture and taking notes](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC410-Arts-Humanities-New.png)
![Two undergraduate students in lecture hall listening to lecture and taking notes](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC410-Arts-Humanities-New.png)
B.A. (Hons) in Arts & Humanities
3 years | CAO Code: PC410
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![Rear review of students head looking at books on library shelf](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC411-English-History-Current.png)
B.A. (Hons) in English & History
3 years | CAO Code: PC411
![Female with eye closed with puzzle pieces around her head symbolising the different facets of psychology](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC414-Psychology.png)
![Female with eye closed with puzzle pieces around her head symbolising the different facets of psychology](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC414-Psychology.png)
![Female with eye closed with puzzle pieces around her head symbolising the different facets of psychology](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC414-Psychology.png)
B.A. (Hons) in Psychology
3 years | CAO Code: PC414
Direct Entry Courses
Courses for Current Students
![Male student on e-scooter riding across the front of Carlow College](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC402-Arts-Humanities.png)
![Male student on e-scooter riding across the front of Carlow College](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC402-Arts-Humanities.png)
B.A. in Arts & Humanities
For current students
3 years | CAO Code: PC402
![Group of students sitting on front lawn of Carlow College socialising](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC410-Arts-Humanities-Current.png)
![Group of students sitting on front lawn of Carlow College socialising](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC410-Arts-Humanities-Current.png)
B.A. (Hons) in Arts & Humanities
For current students
4 years | CAO Code: PC410
![Three female students walking down the main Carlow College pedestrian avenue](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC411-English-History-New.png)
![Three female students walking down the main Carlow College pedestrian avenue](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC411-English-History-New.png)
B.A. (Hons) in English & History
For current students
4 years | CAO Code: PC411
![Group of multiracial women huddled in a circle having a group discussion](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC405-SPCS.png)
![Group of multiracial women huddled in a circle having a group discussion](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC405-SPCS.png)
B.A. (Hons) in Social, Political & Community Studies
For current students
4 years | CAO Code: PC405
![Multiracial students socialising in Carlow College Dining Hall](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC404-Professional-Social-Care.png)
![Multiracial students socialising in Carlow College Dining Hall](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC404-Professional-Social-Care.png)
![Multiracial students socialising in Carlow College Dining Hall](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC404-Professional-Social-Care.png)
B.A. in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)
3 years | CAO Code: PC404
![Two people, one of which is a wheelchair user, on hilltop watching the sunset with arms raised in the air](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC404A-Social-Care-Level8.png)
![Two people, one of which is a wheelchair user, on hilltop watching the sunset with arms raised in the air](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC404A-Social-Care-Level8.png)
![Two people, one of which is a wheelchair user, on hilltop watching the sunset with arms raised in the air](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC404A-Social-Care-Level8.png)
B.A. (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)
1 year | Add-On Year
![Female with eye closed with puzzle pieces around her head symbolising the different facets of psychology](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC414-Psychology.png)
![Female with eye closed with puzzle pieces around her head symbolising the different facets of psychology](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC414-Psychology.png)
![Female with eye closed with puzzle pieces around her head symbolising the different facets of psychology](https://carlowcollege.ie/media/PC414-Psychology.png)
B.A. (Hons) in Psychology
3 years | CAO Code: PC414
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