AU600 · Level 8 · 3 years

Accounting

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

307

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

This is a three year Level 8 degree that leads directly to a career in accounting. Lecturers are qualified accountants.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study financial accounting, management accounting, financial management, economics, business maths, business analytics, cloud computing and accounting software. To become an accountant you must join a professional body, take its exams and get work experience, and the degree gives exemptions from some of those exams.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in accounting, financial services and management consulting.
Who it suits
Suits students who are logical, good with numbers and want to become an accountant.

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About Business and administration

Management, finance, and marketing strategies

Learn how businesses operate and are managed. This field covers various business topics such as finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. Students will learn skills in strategic planning, organizational behavior, and decision-making. E.g. Commerce, Business Studies, International Business.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026307Published after the final round
2025 325325397
2024 310310399
2023 311316388

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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