US847 · Level 8 · 4 years

Accounting with Finance and Placement

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

307

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About this course

A Level 8 accounting degree in Athlone with a year-long work placement. It places strong emphasis on exemptions from professional accounting exams.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study financial and management accounting, corporate law, tax, economics, financial management and data analytics. Year 2 includes The Evolving Professional, which prepares you for placement. Year 4 covers corporate reporting, audit and strategic management.
Placement and abroad
A nine-month placement runs from September to May in Year 3. It can reduce a later three-year training contract to two years.
Where it can lead
You can go on to professional accountancy qualifications or Level 9 and 10 postgraduate study, such as the MA in Accounting at TUS Athlone.
Who it suits
Suits students who like numbers, want to qualify as an accountant and enjoy learning in a workplace.

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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
2026307Published after the final round
2025 318318378
2024 309309391
2023 309270441

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

  • Physics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Physics/Chemistry: 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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