Business Studies with Law
This course provides a strong foundation for those students wishing to study Business and/or Accountancy, Legal or combination degree courses in TCD, UCD, DCU, TUD, NUI Maynooth and other Universities and has a superb record of student progression to third level.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a Full-time One Year course which runs from Sept. to May. Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September.
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
• Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP, LCA) or equivalent
• A Full Level 4 QQI Award (or equivalent)
• For Mature Applicants (aged 21 or over) - appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. Note: Mature applicants may be entitled to VTOS funding. For details about VTOS, please contact the college.
• Applicants whose first language is not English require level B1 competency on the CEFR language framework. Applicants may be required to undergo English language testing to establish their language competency.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
Dublin College Dun Laoghaire: Graduates may progress to the Level 6 QQI Advanced Certificate in Office Administration and Management at Dublin College Dun Laoghaire.
Elsewhere: Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes, at Universities, Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities using their full QQI Level 5 major award. Places are not guaranteed in these Institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. It is the students' responsibility to consult with the relevant HEI for information on the admissions process and any specific entry requirements. Students may also refer to the individual HEI prospectus or may also refer to the QQI FET section of the CAO website. www.cao.ie
Examples of CAO progression opportunities are listed on our website.
Career Paths
Graduates of this course may pursue careers in a wide range of areas including accountancy, business administration, customer service, banking and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, legal, retail and information technology.
Further information
Start Date: 14/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
Overview
This course provides a strong foundation for those students wishing to study Business and/or Accountancy, Legal or combination degree courses in TCD, UCD, DCU, TUD, NUI Maynooth and other Universities and has a superb record of student progression to third level. This course is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge of concepts relevant to the business/legal world with an emphasis on Accounting, Economics, Civil and Criminal Law. By combining IT components with business concepts, students will also gain the skills to meet the increasing demands from employers for graduates with hard and soft skills. Graduates are equipped with the analytical and advocacy skills that stem from legal training combined with numeracy and financial literacy.
Work Experience
Students will be required to undertake a period work placement in an organisation connected to their vocational area during the academic year. Work Experience is mandatory for all of our full-time Level 5 courses. Students are required to source their own work placement but will be assisted in this by the work experience teacher. The work placement is usually for a period of 10 days or a minimum of 60 hours. Students usually find the work experience element of the course to be invaluable and should bear in mind that a successful work placement can sometimes lead to further opportunities.
Certification: Level 5 QQI Award Business Studies (5M2102).
Course Modules
• Accounting Manual and Computerised
• Applied Economics
• Business Law
• Legal Practice and Procedures
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Criminal Law
• Mathematics (Optional) for those students requiring Mathematics for progression through the CAO.
Assessment techniques will be used to assess the knowledge and skills that students will have achieved on successful completion of modules:
• Student Record
• Portfolio/Collection of Work
• Assignments
• Examination - Written or Practical
• Project
All assignments are submitted electronically. Therefore all students need access to a device such as a computer/laptop.
A full major award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a pass, a merit or a distinction grade. See www.qqi.ie for more details.
5M2102 - Business Studies.
Tel: +353 1 2809676
Email: info@dfei.ie