AU906 · Level 8 · 3 years

Business and Irish

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree that gives equal weight to business and Irish. It is run jointly by ATU St Angela's and ATU Sligo.

How long
3 years
What you study
Business is taught in English and covers organisational behaviour, marketing, business law, enterprise and digital transformation. Irish is taught fully through Irish and covers literature, poetry, drama, translation, sociolinguistics and writing skills. Language clinics are available regularly.
Placement and abroad
The programme supports placements with Gaeltacht and Irish language organisations, and Gaeltacht-based language courses.
Where it can lead
Graduates can go into various careers or further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are confident in Irish, enjoy language and literature and also want a business degree.

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About Languages

Focus on foreign languages and cultural understanding

Studying languages involves developing proficiency in one or more foreign languages while also gaining an in-depth understanding of cultures, literatures, and histories associated with those languages. The field often includes courses in linguistics, translation, and intercultural communication.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026–Published after the final round
2025 386307398
2024 339339420
2023 307307410

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H5
  • 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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