MI016 · Level 8 · 4 years

Education, Business Studies and Accounting

Mary Immaculate College - Thurles · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

378

Down 35 points since 2024 (413).

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About this course

A four-year honours teaching degree at MIC Thurles for post-primary teachers. It qualifies you to teach Business Studies and Accounting to honours Leaving Cert level.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers fundamental accounting and the regulatory framework, with a choice of management, business maths or marketing. Later you study management accounting, financial management, strategic management and financial reporting. You study your teaching subjects alongside education modules, and complete a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
You spend about 23 weeks in schools, and short study-abroad stays are possible in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can become post-primary teachers, or work as accountants, in banking, marketing, HR, sales or in their own business.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good with numbers and business and want to be teachers.

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About Education

Teaching and education methods for schools and special education

Involves preparing students to become teachers or educators in various settings such as primary schools, secondary schools, or areas like special education. This field covers teaching methods, educational psychology, curriculum development, and classroom management.

Points history

2023202441320254092026378

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026378Published after the final round
2025 409409445
2024 413413453
2023 Not offered under this code

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 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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