GY204 · Level 8 · 4 years

Commerce (International) with Spanish

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

506

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About this course

A business degree combined with Spanish language training and a full year abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.

How long
4 years
What you study
You start with core business subjects like economics, accounting, marketing and data, while learning Spanish at beginner or advanced level. Second year adds business finance, consumer behaviour and human resources, plus an elective. Final year covers strategy, innovation and international business, with Spanish continuing throughout.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 is a compulsory year abroad at a partner university in Spain, Mexico or Chile, and optional work placements are available.
Where it can lead
Careers include international trade, banking and fintech, marketing, EU institutions, media, tourism and translation, or postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy business, want to become confident in Spanish and are keen to spend a year living abroad.

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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
2026506Published after the final round
2025 520520533
2024 509509529
2023 502502518

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
  • Modern European Language: 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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