• School diploma required
  VWO (Dutch pre-university diploma) i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  Netherlands What qualifications are accepted? Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) diploma)

  dcu.ie · registry entry requirements undergraduate programmes

  Applicants may obtain guidance on the approved qualifications acceptable for an application to DCU using the following link, EU Qual Guide.

  Applicants may obtain guidance on the approved qualifications acceptable for an application to DCU using the following link, EU Qual Guide .

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  For you, Met: Your VWO diploma counts.
• Required school subjects
  Wiskunde B or wiskunde D as a VWO exam subject i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  dcu.ie · psychology and mathematics

  In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply Minimum of H3 in Mathematics

  www2.cao.ie

  * For a higher maths requirement these scores must be in Maths B or D

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  For you, Not yet clear: Enter your subjects to check. Add your subjects
• Minimum subject grades
  6 different subjects at 6 or higher, at least 2 of them at 8 or higher, including English and Mathematics; Wiskunde B or wiskunde D: at least 9 i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  Level 8 2 H5 required … 6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 2 subjects grade 8 and 4 subjects grade 6 in the VWO

  If two versions of the same subject are presented, the average score will be included in the calculation.

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  Table 1: Subject Grade Comparisons: Irish Leaving Cert H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 VWO* 10 10 9 9 8 8 7

  * For a higher maths requirement these scores must be in Maths B or D

  dcu.ie · registry entry requirements undergraduate programmes

  A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade 06/H7, to include the subjects English OR Irish AND the subject Mathematics. In addition, applicants must present at least two subjects at grade H5.

  2 H5 Required … 6 distinct recognised subjects which must include: 2 subjects at GCE A Level grade C and a pass grade in 4 other subjects which MUST include Mathematics and English (or Irish)

  dcu.ie · undergraduate admissions faq

  All applicants to DCU must present a pass in Mathematics and a pass in English.

  dcu.ie · psychology and mathematics

  In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply Minimum of H3 in Mathematics

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: Enter your subjects and grades to check. No grade entered for wiskunde B or wiskunde D. Add your subjects
• Minimum overall grade
  None i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum eligibility criteria follow. Proof of English proficiency is required in all cases. … 6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 2 subjects grade 8 and 4 subjects grade 6 in the VWO

  The minimum eligibility criteria follow. Proof of English proficiency is required in all cases. … Level 8 2 H5 required 6 distinct recognised subjects which must include 2 subjects grade 8 and 4 subjects grade 6 in the VWO

  dcu.ie · registry entry requirements undergraduate programmes

  Applicants must meet minimum entry requirements, which are made up as follows: General Entry Requirements Specific Course Requirements

• Language level required
  English: VWO engels 8 or higher or an accepted language test i

  English: at least 8 for engels on your VWO list or IELTS Academic (no component below 6.0, one sitting) 6.5 or TOEFL iBT (0-120 scale) 92 or TOEFL iBT (1-6 scale, no section below 4.5) 4.5 or TOEFL (paper-based) 580 or Cambridge English Scale (C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced grade C, B2 First grade A, or Linguaskill C1/C2; no skill below 169) 180 or ETAPP, grade C1 or better or PTE Academic (no component below 59) 63 or Duolingo English Test (at least 110 in each subscore) 120

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  The minimum acceptable level of English is 8 in the VWO or equivalent English Language competence (see page 9).

  dcu.ie · english language requirements non native speakers english registry

  Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language, through their school leaving examination or in a recognised English language test.

  International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component.

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  TOEFL 237 (computer-based) 580 (paper-based test) TOEFL iBT Total Score of 92 Or Minimum score of 4.5 Overall

  English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 180 on Cambridge English scale, with no less than 169 in each skill

  English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) Minimum grade C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)

  Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 63 with a minimum of 59 in all components.

  Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum overall score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each of the Individual Subscores - Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening.

  Your English language certificate must be awarded within the two years prior to the start date of your DCU programme.

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: English: enter your grade for engels. Add a language test
• Minimum age
  No minimum age i

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Sources

  dcu.ie · registry entry requirements undergraduate programmes

  Applicants must meet minimum entry requirements, which are made up as follows: General Entry Requirements Specific Course Requirements

  dcu.ie · psychology and mathematics

  In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply Minimum of H3 in Mathematics

  ✓

  For you, Met: There is no minimum-age condition to meet.
• Extra steps
  None i

  Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  Restricted courses normally require additional assessment procedures, for example, the submission of a portfolio, an oral assessment or interview, or a written assessment.

  8 DC207 Psychology and Mathematics

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  DO NOT submit predicted grades or a personal statement. Only certificates/statement of results produced by an examining authority will suffice.

  www2.cao.ie

  # Test / Interview / Portfolio / Audition … DC207 Psychology and Mathematics 498

• Other requirements
  Garda (Irish police) vetting: the BSc in Psychology and Mathematics is on DCU's list of programmes that require vetting, because students may have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable people. Confirmation of registration depends on vetting, and a student may not be allowed to progress on the programme if the University Student Vetting Committee decides against it. i

  How it works: After you accept your CAO offer, DCU sends you the vetting form (NVB1). Return it with one proof of identity (a valid passport or EU national ID card) and one proof of address dated within the last six months. Living abroad, you may email them to studentvetting@dcu.ie and must show the same documents at the DCU Registry within six weeks of arriving; if you are under 18, a parent or guardian must sign a consent form, the documents are checked in person, and the vetting email goes to your parent or guardian. If you lived outside Ireland aged 18 or over for six months or more in total (for example in the Netherlands), also send an original police certificate from that country covering those dates, with a certified English translation; for less than six months, a statutory declaration that DCU provides. The National Vetting Bureau then emails a link to the online application: list every address you have lived at and any convictions or pending court cases. An invitation you let expire costs €25 to reissue, and other costs are yours. False or missing information, not completing vetting, or a disclosure the vetting committee judges unsuitable can lead to registration being cancelled or not being allowed to continue.

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Sources

  dcu.ie · garda vetting programmes

  Garda Vetting Programmes … Undergraduate Programmes … BSc in Psychology and Mathematics

  dcu.ie · garda vetting

  As part of your acceptance to DCU, all students undertaking work or activities which involve unsupervised access to children or vulnerable persons as part of their programme of study must be garda vetted.

  dcu.ie · stages garda vetting process

  Step 1: Applicant accepts place on a DCU programme of study where vetting is a requirement Step 2 : Applicant is sent the necessary forms and information by DCU

  Step 3: Student completes and returns vetting form and validations (incl. Overseas Police certs and Statutory declarations if applicable)

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  Step 5: Student receives an e-vetting email from the National Vetting Bureau with a link to complete the vetting application online (There is €25 fee for invitations which are allowed to expire and have to be re-submitted)

  Step 11: Student is permitted to progress on programme/Student is not permitted to progress on programme

  dcu.ie · certified identity address validation documents

  The Vetting Invitation Form (NVB1) must be accompanied by one proof of identity document from Group 1 AND one proof of address document from Group 2.

  International Students (if living abroad): Email your documents to studentvetting@dcu.ie . You must present the same documents in person to the DCU Registry Office within six weeks of arriving in Ireland.

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  Under 18s only … In addition, the NVB1 form must be accompanied with a parental consent form.

  dcu.ie · overseas police certificatesstatutory declaration

  If you resided outside of Ireland, aged 18 or over for a period of time, six months or more (in total), you are required to submit a Police Certificate for that country

  If you resided outside of Ireland, aged 18 or over, for less than six months, you are required to submit a Statutory Declaration Form

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  An original Police Certificate from the jurisdiction(s) of previous residence covering the dates of residency in that jurisdiction. If the Police Certificate is not issued in English the student must provide a certified translation

  dcu.ie · next steps online vetting application

  If you are under 18 the email will go to the parent / guardian email address listed on your NVB1 form.

  Address History: You must list all address you have held in Ireland, the UK, EU and Non-EU countries on your application.

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  Convictions or Pending Court Cases: Please note that you must include any convictions or pending court cases on your application.

  dcu.ie

  Confirmation of a student's registration is subject to vetting procedures, and the University reserves the right to suspend or cancel a registration if a student does not comply with university vetting requirements and complete the vetting process.

  Costs incurred by the student in complying with this policy are borne by the student.

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  For you, To do: Do this after you accept a place; it is not part of selection.
• Score needed to get in
  498 CAO points or more: the 2026 cut-off, which changes every year i

  Applicants are ranked by CAO points; the highest get the places. The cut-off is the lowest score that got a place, so it moves with each year's applicants.

  Earlier cut-offs: 492 in 2025 (CAO Round 1), 487 in 2024 (CAO Round 1), 480 in 2023 (CAO Round 1), 520 in 2022 (CAO Round 1).

  How the score is worked out: Average of the best 6 distinct recognised subjects taken in a single sitting: 10 → 600, 9 → 595, 8 → 541, 7 → 374, 6 → 250, 5 → 200.

  +25 for wiskunde B or wiskunde D at 6 or higher, if it is one of the subjects counted.

  Two versions of one subject, such as wiskunde B and D, count once, at their average.

  Grades are rounded to whole numbers first, as on the diploma.

  The university gives only these rows and does not say how averages between them convert, so a score between two rows is a range.

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  Points Required for Entry to Level 8 Courses 2026 … RND 1 … DC207 Psychology and Mathematics 498

  www2.cao.ie

  The indicative equivalence will be calculated, based on the average of the best 6 distinct recognised subjects taken in a single sitting as follows:

  Table 2: Points Conversion … Average Mark IPS 10 600 9 595 8 541 7 374 6 250 5 200

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  NB Sample grades only. The steps between points shown are not necessarily even as they are based on statistical comparisons.

  Bonus points of 25 will be awarded for grade 6 or better in Advanced level Mathematics (i.e., B or D) where mathematics is one of the subjects counted for points.

  If two versions of the same subject are presented, the average score will be included in the calculation.

  dcu.ie · registry entry requirements undergraduate programmes

  This guide outlines the general entry requirement for each examination and a subject guide to help with the translation of individual subject grades.

  EU qualifications are manually calculated into a Leaving Certificate points equivalent.

  ?

  For you, Not yet clear: Needs grades for at least 6 different subjects; you have entered 0. Add your grades

How places are given

• Cap on places (numerus fixus)
  10 a year

  The 2025 figure; the 2027 one is not out yet.

  i

  Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. This is the 2025 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  dcu.ie

  DCU QQI/FE Places - Entry 2025 … Approximate Class Size … DC207 Psychology and Mathematics 10 1 N/A

  dcu.ie · registry entry requirements undergraduate programmes

  Applicants who satisfy the minimum entry requirements are ranked for admission in order of merit on the basis of their results in their school leaving examinations.

  dcu.ie · undergraduate admissions faq

  Points are based on the number of places available and competition for those places in any given year.

• How applicants are picked
  Ranked by school grades; the highest get the places i

  Applicants who meet the general and course entry requirements are ranked by CAO points (for VWO: converted by DCU from the average of the best six subjects) and compete with all other school-leaving applicants; offers go from the highest score down, with random selection for ties at the last place.

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information for 2027.

  Sources

  www2.cao.ie

  After the points have been calculated, applicants are placed on a list in order of merit for each course for which they are eligible.

  random number selection applies and the place will be offered to the applicant with the highest random number.

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  random number selection applies

  dcu.ie · registry entry requirements undergraduate programmes

  EU qualifications are manually calculated into a Leaving Certificate points equivalent. Eligible applicants compete with all other school leaving applicants, using the points calculated.

  Applicants who satisfy the minimum entry requirements are ranked for admission in order of merit on the basis of their results in their school leaving examinations.

  dcu.ie · undergraduate application procedures registry

  Offers: EU/EFTA/UK qualifications are translated into a Leaving Certificate points equivalent. Eligible applicants compete with all other school leaving applicants, using the points calculated.

• Past admission numbers
  In 2026 the lowest score that got in was 498 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2025 the lowest score that got in was 492 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2024 the lowest score that got in was 487 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2023 the lowest score that got in was 480 (CAO Round 1).

  In 2022 the lowest score that got in was 520 (CAO Round 1).

  i

  Fairly sure — This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Source

  www2.cao.ie

  Points Required for Entry to Level 8 Courses 2026 … RND 1 … DC207 Psychology and Mathematics 498

Once you have started

• First-year minimum to continue
  Pass all 65 credits in the first year; if you do not, you can resit or repeat the year i

  Every course is worth a number of credits, which you earn by passing it; a full year is 60.

  In the university’s words: Students must complete at least 65 credits in year 1 to progress; carrying failed modules into year 2 is not allowed. Credits passed by compensation count: an undergraduate student may be compensated at the first attempt if the precision mark (credit-weighted average) is at least 45%, no more than 1/6 of the year's credits are failed and each failed module has at least 35% (the pass mark is 40%). Otherwise the student resits failed modules in August (where a resit is offered) or repeats them in the next academic year; only one repeat year and one repeat attempt per module are allowed.

  Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  dcu.ie

  Students must have successfully completed a minimum of 65 credits in study period 1 in order to progress to the next study period.

  Students will not be permitted to ‘carry’ modules under any circumstances.

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  BSc in Psychology with Mathematics … Students must have successfully completed a minimum of 65 credits in study period 1 in order to progress to the next study period.

  dcu.ie · academic and programme specific regulations

  (ii) a minimum precision mark of 45% has been obtained (iii) a maximum of 1/6 of the available ECTS credits have been failed in the academic session

  (iv) the marks obtained in the individual failed module(s) is/are 35% or greater.

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  Where a student has failed or deferred a module, he/she must, in order to acquire the credits for the module, resit the assessment for that module in the current academic session (if a resit is offered) or repeat the module (or its equivalent) in the next academic session.

  (i) only one repeat academic session is allowed and only one repeat opportunity per module is allowed.

  dcu.ie

  (ii) a minimum precision mark of 45% has been obtained (iii) a maximum of 1/6 of the available ECTS credits have been failed in the academic session

  Where a student has failed or deferred a module, he/she must, in order to acquire the credits for the module, resit the assessment for that module in the current academic session (if a resit is offered) or repeat the module (or its equivalent) in the next academic session.

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  (i) only one repeat academic session is allowed and only one repeat opportunity per module is allowed

After you graduate

• Where graduates go
  DCU lists career areas: market or sales analyst, financial analyst, information technology, human resources, business consultancy, research, statistical analysis, assistant psychologist posts, data analytics and education. Graduates can also go on to postgraduate study or research in psychology or mathematics, or a postgraduate teaching qualification.

  What Dublin City University says its graduates go on to do; not measured.

  i

  Sure — Stated in the university’s official information.

  Source

  dcu.ie · psychology and mathematics

  Career Areas Market/Sales Analyst Financial Analyst Information Technology Human Resources Business Consultancy Research Statistical Analysis Assistant Psychologist positions Data Analytics Education

  Graduates will be well placed to undertake further studies and research in Psychology and Mathematics. The course also provides a pathway to a postgraduate qualification in teaching.

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  Once you graduate, you could go on postgraduate studies (including a qualification in teaching) or pursue a role as a market or financial analyst, a human resource officer or a business consultant, among many other possibilities.

  Career Areas … Market/Sales Analyst … Financial Analyst … Information Technology … Human Resources … Business Consultancy … Research … Statistical Analysis … Assistant Psychologist positions … Data Analytics … Education

• Where graduates went (measured)
  Of DCU honours bachelor graduates of 2024, nine months after graduating: 78.3% were working (69.8% full-time, 6.7% part-time, 1.8% about to start a job), 16.3% were in further study (15.2% full-time), 4.3% were unemployed and 1.1% were doing something else (HEA Graduate Outcomes Survey).

  Measured from all graduates of Dublin City University, not just this programme (2024). Past graduates, not a promise.

  i

  Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.

  Sources

  public.tableau.com · HEI Comparison

  Undergraduate Honours Degree Programmes … Dublin City University. Working full-time … 69.8%. Working part-time … 6.7%. Due to start a job in the next 3 months … 1.8%. Engaged in full-time further study, training or research … 15.2%. Engaged in part-time further study, training or research … 1.1%. Other Activity … 1.1%. Unemployed and looking for work … 4.3%.

  Undergraduate Honours Degree Programmes … Dublin City University … Working full-time 69.8% … Working part-time 6.7% … Due to start a job in the next 3 months 1.8% … Engaged in full-time further study, training or research 15.2% … Engaged in part-time further study, training or research 1.1% … Unemployed and looking for work 4.3%

  hea.ie

  HEI level data (GO Class of 2024) … 3. HEI-Level Information (UG Honours Degree): This looks at employment outcomes for undergraduate honours degrees for each HEI

  Class of 2024 Dashboard … HEI-Level Information: This looks at main graduate destination by programme type for each HEI.

  hea.ie

  Graduates are surveyed nine months after graduation. For the Class of 2024, the survey was distributed in Spring/Summer 2025.