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Bachelor of Business Studies Entry requirements

A top-ranked, globally accredited business degree with a focused specialism of your choice, industry experience, and study abroad and dual-degree opportunities.

Key information

CAO points 2026 442
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time
Course code LM050

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.


Subject requirements

Applicants must hold at least an O4/H7 grade in Mathematics.

Students wishing to study an Advanced language stream must attain a Leaving Certificate H4 in that language. Students wishing to study a Beginners language stream must attain a Leaving Certificate H4 in a language other than English to demonstrate competency in language learning.


Additional requirements

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 Entry

Certain QQI Awards are acceptable in fulfilling admission requirements for this programme. Visit the UL Undergraduate Admissions QQI site for a full list of modules.

Non-EU entry requirements

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