LM020 · Level 8 · 4 years

Law and Accounting

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

454

Up 11 points since 2023 (443).

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About this course

A joint honours degree giving you a full law degree and a full accounting degree, so you can delay choosing between the two professions until you know your strengths.

How long
4 years
What you study
Alongside core law and accounting, the first two years include economics, taxation and maths. After your work placement you return in fourth year to continue with law and accounting.
Placement and abroad
You spend eight months on Cooperative Education (paid work experience) starting in the second semester of third year.
Where it can lead
Graduates can follow a path into law (the degree covers the core subjects for the Law Society's entrance exam) or accountancy, with exemptions from some professional accounting and tax exams.
Who it suits
Suits students who are analytical, enjoy reading and problem-solving, and are interested in both law and business.

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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

2023443202443320254442026454

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026454Published after the final round
2025 444444487
2024 433433488
2023 443443487

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4
  • All Languages except English: 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.

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