SE408 · Level 8 · 3 years

Accounting

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

309

Down 14 points since 2023 (323).

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About this course

A three-year honours accounting degree in Waterford that prepares you mainly for a career in accountancy. It gives exemptions from several professional bodies.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers financial accounting, costing, economics, statistics, IT and management. Year 2 covers financial reporting, management accounting, law and governance. Year 3 covers advanced accounting, tax, finance and strategy, with electives such as auditing and fund accounting.
Placement and abroad
Summer internships with accountancy firms run between Years 2 and 3, and an optional extra year lets you work in financial services or study abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in business or as trainee accountants, take professional exams, or teach after a Professional Master of Education.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and detail and are interested in how businesses manage money.

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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
2026309Published after the final round
2025 308309413
2024 304304418
2023 323323420

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

  • Design Communication Graphics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • German: 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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