Business Studies & Spanish
This four year programme offers an exciting way of learning about business concepts, theories and models, in a variety of subject areas, as well as getting to grips in an in-depth and comprehensive manner with another country’s language, its society, culture and business environment.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | University of Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | University of Dublin | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years full-time
Specific Subjects or course requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Irish Leaving Certificate
To be considered for admission to a degree course at the University applicants must:
Present six subjects, three of which must be at grade 5 or above on higher Leaving Certificate papers.
The six subjects above must include:
A pass in English
A pass in mathematics (or foundation level mathematics)
A pass in a language other than English.
Special Entry Requirements
O4/H6 Mathematics
H3 Spanish
Leaving Certificate General Entry Requirements
To qualify for admission to an honours degree course at the University applicants must:
1 meet the minimum entry requirements (see below).
2 satisfy course specific requirements (where applicable),
3 where there is competition for places, have good enough examination results to be included among those to whom offers are made (see the Leaving Certificate scoring system or Advanced GCE [A Level] scoring system.
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Irish Leaving Certificate
To be considered for admission to a degree course at the University applicants must:
Present six subjects, three of which must be at grade 5 or above on higher Leaving Certificate papers.
The six subjects above must include:
A pass in English
A pass in mathematics (or foundation level mathematics)
A pass in a language other than English.
Notes:
1 A pass means grade O6/H7 or above in the Leaving Certificate and grade 7 or above in the University matriculation examination.
2 Mathematics at foundation-level is acceptable for minimum entry requirements only, for all courses except nursing or midwifery courses. Irish at foundation-level is not acceptable for minimum entry requirements, course requirements or for scoring purposes.
3 Students may combine grades achieved in different sittings of their Leaving Certificate/Matriculation examinations for the purpose of satisfying minimum entry and/or course requirements, but not for the purposes of scoring. This is not permitted for Medicine.
4 Combinations of Leaving Certificate subjects not permitted:
Physics/chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry.
Art and music may not be offered as two of the three higher Leaving Certificate grades for minimum entry requirements, but both may be used for scoring purposes.
Bonus Points for Higher Level Mathematics
All students presenting H6 or above in higher level mathematics will have 25 points added to their score for mathematics. The bonus points will only be relevant where mathematics is scored as one of a student’s six best subjects for points purposes.
An applicant’s six best results from one sitting of the Leaving Certificate will be counted for scoring purposes.
The minimum entry levels (points) for Trinity in recent years are available at: www.tcd.ie/study/apply/admission-requirements/ undergraduate
Age Requirement
Applicants seeking admission in 2026 must have a date of birth before 15 January 2010.
Garda Vetting
Students on courses with clinical or other professional placements may be required to undergo Garda vetting procedures prior to commencing placements. If, as a result of the outcome of the Garda vetting procedures, students are deemed unsuitable to attend clinical or other professional placement, they may be required to withdraw from their course. Students who have resided outside Ireland for a period of 6 months or more will be required to provide police clearance documentation from the country (including different states) or countries in which they resided.
Students who accept an offer will be informed of the procedures to be followed to complete the vetting process (as part of the student orientation information).
Fitness To Practice
Professional courses demand that certain core competencies are met by students in order to graduate and practice professionally after qualification. Trinity has special responsibility to ensure that all students admitted to all professional programmes will be eligible for registration by the relevant professional body upon graduation. It is important to us that our students are able to fulfil the rigorous demands of professional courses and are fit to practice.
Health Screening
Offers of admission to the following courses are made subject to certain vaccination requirements and/or certain negative test results:
Clinical Speech and Language Studies
Orthodontic Therapy, Dental Science, Dental Hygiene, Dental Nursing, and Dental Technology
Medicine
Nursing and Midwifery
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Social Studies (Social work)
Full details are available at: www.tcd.ie/study/apply/admissionrequirements/ undergraduate
Leaving Certificate Vocational Progamme LCVP
These modules are accepted for scoring purposes only and are awarded the following points: Distinction 66, Merit 46, Pass 28.
QQI FET Applicants General Information
* indicates results must be achieved in one sitting
Full information on courses with QQI/FET entry routes, requirements etc., can be found under Further Education and Training (FET) at the link below.
Careers / Further progression
Graduate skills and career opportunities
On graduation you will have a strong academic knowledge of international business and management, together with a high-level of competence in the language you have studied. Recent graduates are employed in Ireland and abroad by leading international companies such as consultancy organisations, embassies and public sector bodies. Because of the Business School’s unique focus on all aspects of sustainability, many graduates work in organisations especially contributing to sustainability at local, national and international levels. Many are working in marketing or international management roles while others occupy more specialist positions (such as analysts or researchers). Some proceed to undertake further study and research in international business at postgraduate level.
Further information
September 2026
All undergraduate courses at Trinity are open to mature applicants.
Mature student applicants are not required to satisfy the normal minimum entry requirements and are not required to meet competitive academic entry levels (such as Leaving Certificate points), but are considered in the first instance on the basis of how relevant their life, work and educational experiences are to the course(s) that they wish to pursue. In addition, all applicants should demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of their course choice(s).
In order to apply to Trinity as a mature applicant you must:
be an EU applicant
be at least 23 years of age on 1 January 2026
submit a CAO application form to the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February 2026.
Late applications will not be considered from mature students.
CAO applications may be made online at: www.cao.ie
Further information about applying through the CAO as a mature student can be found www.cao.ie/mature
For information on Alternative Entry Routes go to: https://www.tcd.ie/study/apply/alternative-paths-to-trinity/
Places 2025: 13
Entry 2026
Early online application (discounted): Fee €35 Closing Date: 20 January 2026 at 5pm
Normal online application: Fee €50 Closing Date: 1 February 2026 at 5pm
Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2026 CAO Handbook): Fee: €65 Closing Date: 1 May 2026 at 5pm
Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2026 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2026 at 5pm
Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.
LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2026. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2026, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2026 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2026 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €65 applies.
Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2026 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:
General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices
Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course
Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants
Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR
What is Business Studies and a Language?
This four year programme offers an exciting way of learning about business concepts, theories and models, in a variety of subject areas, as well as getting to grips in an in-depth and comprehensive manner with another country’s language, its society, culture and business environment.
Business Studies and a Language:
The course for you?
From start to finish, whether as beginners (on the ab initio Russian and Polish* streams) or as more advanced learners (in French, German or Spanish), you will be required to demonstrate a high level of motivation and commitment to mastering core business modules and to all aspects of language learning.
* Special provisions can be made for students with prior knowledge of Russian or Polish (heritage speakers, near-native speakers or those who have an entrance qualification in Russian or Polish).
Your degree and what you’ll study
This programme aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate internationally and to understand the social, political and cultural contexts of markets, organisations and management across countries.
Teaching is specifically geared to the everyday needs, both formal and informal, of business managers. The language components of the programme will have a contemporary socio-economic and business orientation and much of the teaching is provided through the target language, simultaneously building language skills and knowledge relevant to managing across cultures.
First and second years
There are approximately 18-20 hours of lectures and tutorials per week. This time allocation should be matched by a similar level of personal study.
Modules in the first and second years include:
Enacting Sustainable Development
Fundamentals of Management and Organisation
Quantitative and Qualitative research methods
Principles of Marketing
Introduction to Accounting
Creative Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Action
Introduction to Finance
Introduction to Operations Management
Organisational Behaviour
Managing Climate Change
General Language and Language for Business (written, oral and aural proficiency)
Contemporary Society, Institutions and Culture (depending on your chosen language, you may also be given the opportunity to take a module in literature and film)
Overall economic and business environment of the region/ country of your chosen language
Third and fourth years
The third year is spent at a university or business school in the country of the language you are studying. Trinity has exchange agreements with a range of leading universities and business schools throughout Europe. The vast majority of modules and examinations, taken during your year abroad, will be through the medium of your chosen language. On conclusion of the academic year, experience of the business culture in the country of your chosen language may be gained through a work placement of approximately two months’ duration.
In fourth year, all students are required to complete a Capstone module that involves independent research as the core learning activity.
In fourth year, Business module choices include:
Strategic Management Theory and Practice
International Business and the Global Economy
Financial Reporting and Analysis
International Finance
Advances in Marketing Theory and Practice
Social Innovation and Social Impact
Digital Marketing
Managing People and Leading Change
You will also take modules in your chosen language, further developing your writing, oral and translation skills, and in different aspects of business communication
Study abroad
Third year students are required to travel to and study at a university or business school in the country of the language you are studying. Trinity has exchange agreements with a range of leading institutions across Europe. Further information on the year abroad programme can be found at: www.tcd.ie/global/mobility
Get in touch!
www.tcd.ie/business/programmes/undergraduate/business-and-a-language-degree
undergraduate.business@tcd.ie
Director of Joint Honours: Gemma Donnelly-Cox
gdnnllyc@tcd.ie
Director of Business Studies and a Language: Radu Dimitriu
radu.dimitriu@tcd.ie
Business Studies and Spanish: Dr. Omar Garcia
omar.garcia@tcd.ie