5 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) course from Carlow College is a 3 Year Level 7 Programme (with an option of progression to a Level 8 (Honours) year). This degree enables students to engage with a wide range of topics, social care practice approaches and decision-making processes.

The English and History (Hons) programme at Carlow College is an exciting 3-year, Level 8 degree (validated by Quality & Qualifications Ireland, QQI), where students explore the outstanding literature of the English language and its cultures and immerse themselves in the history of Ireland, Europe and the wider world. 

The Social, Political and Community Studies (Hons) course from Carlow College is a 4-year multidisciplinary programme validated by b-a-Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Studying a wide range of exciting topics that underpin this degree programme will develop your understanding and awareness of political, social, ethical and environmental issues.

The Arts and Humanities programme from Carlow College is a 3 Year Level 7 Programme. It gives students a solid grounding in the major ideas, events and cultural heritage that have influenced western conceptions of humanity and society. Students who successfully complete the programme can progress to the final year of the honours programme.

The Arts and Humanities (Hons) programme from Carlow College  is a 3-year multidisciplinary degree, commonly known as a Joint Honours degree. On this programme, students explore a range of subject areas: History; Philosophy; English & the Creative Imagination; Psychology; Theology and Politics, before developing expertise in two subject majors.