CK307 · Level 8 · 4 years

Law and Business

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

565

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About this course

This joint honours degree gives you equal amounts of law and business for the first three years. You then choose to lean towards either one in final year.

How long
4 years
What you study
Law modules include contract, commercial and company law, while business modules cover accounting, economics, information systems, management and marketing. You also take skills modules in research, writing and communication, with group work and presentations. In Year 4 you pick from over 40 optional modules.
Placement and abroad
There is an optional work placement in a legal or business setting over the summer before final year.
Where it can lead
Careers include solicitor, barrister, in-house counsel, accountancy, taxation, compliance, financial services and food business, plus further study in law or business.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about both law and business and want time to decide where to specialise.

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About Law

Courses on legal systems, human rights, and constitutional law

The academic study of legal principles, systems, and practices. Law degrees cover various areas, including constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, human rights, international law, and more. E.g. Law (LLB), Civil Law (BCL), Law and Business.

Points history

2023567202457820255662026565

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026565Published after the final round
2025 566566577
2024 578578601
2023 567567589

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

  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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 University College Cork (NUI) website ↗

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