NC005 · Level 8 · 3 years (4 with placement)

Human Resource Management

National College of Ireland (NCI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

270

Down 10 points since 2023 (280).

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About this course

A business degree focused on human resources, covering recruitment, training, employee development and industrial relations. NCI has taught HR for 75 years.

How long
3 years (4 with placement)
What you study
First year covers topics such as organisational behaviour, business law and employee relations. Second year adds performance and reward, employment law, HR analytics and learning and development. In final year you study strategic HR and choose two electives.
Placement and abroad
You can take a year-long placement between second and third year. Places are limited and competitive.
Where it can lead
The course is a good base for membership of the CIPD or the IITD, and graduates can go on to postgraduate study such as the MA in HRM or MSc in Management.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good with people, enjoy teamwork and communication and want a career in HR.

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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
2026270Published after the final round
2025 271271338
2024 281281338
2023 280280336

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English or 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.

See the course on the National College of Ireland (NCI) website ↗

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