TR085 · Level 8 · 4 years

Business Studies and French

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

555

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Please note: For 2027 entry, the Maths requirement rises to H4/O2.

About this course

A business degree combined with French, where you also learn about French society, culture and the business world. The year abroad is a core part of the course.

How long
4 years
What you study
In first and second year you take business modules such as marketing, accounting, finance and organisational behaviour, alongside French language and culture classes. Fourth year includes a capstone research project, business options and more advanced French writing, speaking and translation. Much of the language teaching is in French.
Placement and abroad
Third year is spent at a university or business school in France, and you may then do a work placement of about two months in the country.
Where it can lead
Graduates often go into marketing or international management roles, or specialist jobs such as analyst or researcher, and some continue to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who like languages and want to use them in a business career abroad or with international companies.

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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
2026555Published after the final round
2025 555555565
2024 545543555
2023 564555567

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 H4 or Ordinary O2
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4
  • French: Higher H3

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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