GY203 · Level 8 · 4 years

Commerce (International) with German

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

467

Down 52 points since 2023 (519).

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About this course

A business degree where you also study German to a high level. You spend your third year at a university in Germany or Austria.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers economics, accounting, marketing, data and business information systems, alongside German. Second year adds areas like business finance, consumer behaviour and human resources. In final year you study strategy and innovation, keep up your German and choose optional business modules.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 is a compulsory year abroad at a partner university in Germany or Austria, where your business modules are taught in German.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in European institutions, banking and finance, export and trade, consultancy, marketing, supply chain and tech, or go on to further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who like business subjects, enjoy learning German and would love to live and study abroad for a year.

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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
2026467Published after the final round
2025 517517522
2024 520520554
2023 519519532

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 H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • German: Higher H4

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

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