AU902 · Level 8 · 3 years

Accounting

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

316

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A Level 8 honours accounting degree that gives exemptions from professional accountancy exams. It is described as one of the quicker routes to a professional qualification.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers accounting principles, business management, law, maths and IT. Year 2 goes deeper into management accounting, financial reporting, company law and economics. Year 3 covers advanced accounting, financial management and strategic thinking. Teaching uses lectures, case studies and computer lab work.
Placement and abroad
Students are encouraged to find summer internships at the end of Year 2.
Where it can lead
Final-year students receive many job offers, often before they finish, and internships can lead to training contracts.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths, numbers and organising information and want a career in accountancy.

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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

2023312202431620253202026316

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026316Published after the final round
2025 320320430
2024 316316419
2023 312312420

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
  • 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.

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