Bachelor of Arts in International Business

Learn how politics, law, history and sociology shape business. This international-focused programme prepares you for careers in Ireland and abroad.

* Not all applicants who scored these points were offered places.

Key information

CAO points 2025 544 *

EU fees per year €3,058

Non-EU fees per year €17,396

NFQ Level NFQ Level 8

Duration Four years

Attendance Full-time

Course code LM056

Studying abroad Co-op

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If you wish to develop your knowledge of business while learning about the influence of politics, law, history and sociology on business decisions, then this programme might be for you. While other business programmes contain an international perspective, this programme provides an extensive international context that will drive your understanding and creativity. On graduation, you can expect to be well-positioned for a career in business, not just in Ireland but with overseas organisations.

This programme might be for you, if you want to:

Discover a distinctive undergraduate experience
Design your own degree programme
Study and work abroad
Enjoy a programme that puts business in an international framework
Be prepared for rewarding graduate-level employment

Why study International Business at UL?

The BA in International Business will provide you with a distinctive and challenging undergraduate experience. The programme is structured around a broad and flexible curriculum with subject choices that will help you to understand how business decisions are undertaken in a globalised world shaped by political, social and legal issues.

Under the ‘normal’ pathway, students spend years 1, 2 and 4 in UL. International study and work placements in Year 3 are a core part of the programme.  This international experience will allow you to attend university in Europe, the US, Latin America, Africa, Asia or Australia.

Dual Degree opportunity

In addition, students can avail of an amazing opportunity to earn a second degree from a leading international business school. Under this alternative ‘dual degree’ pathway, BA in International Business students spend their first two years studying in Limerick and their last two years studying at another Business School (while retaining an international work placement). Upon successful completion of their four years of study, students will receive both UL’s BA in International Business degree and an equivalent degree from the other business school.