MH407 · Level 8 · 3 years or 4 years

Business and Accounting

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

401

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About this course

A business degree with accounting at its core, recognised by the main Irish accountancy bodies. You do not need to have studied accounting before.

How long
3 years or 4 years
What you study
You study accounting alongside business subjects such as marketing, management, operations and information systems. Later modules cover areas like taxation, cost accounting, financial reporting and corporate finance.
Placement and abroad
You can add an optional work placement or study abroad year between second and third year (subject to availability), which makes the degree four years.
Where it can lead
Graduates are exempt from the first level of professional exams with Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA and CIMA, and work in accounting, banking, consulting, financial services, public service and teaching.
Who it suits
Suits students who like business and numbers and want a route to becoming a professional accountant.

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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
2026401Published after the final round
2025 401401434
2024 400400434
2023 403403433

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
  • 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.

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