Pre-University Business with Accounting

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Course Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for all Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements (e.g. mature learners etc.) for particular courses may be interviewed.

A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.

Non-Standard Applicants
Non-Standard Applicants may be required to complete an interview and/or other form of assessment to successfully complete their registration on their chosen programme.

English Language
All courses are delivered through English. In addition to the listed entry requirements, applicants whose first language is not English are required to complete and provide evidence of English language proficiency. Where prospective learners first language is not English, the standard minimum entry requirements for all courses is proficiency at B2 on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

School Leavers
Whether you have attended school in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK or further afield, we have a programme to suit your needs. We have a wide range of suitable programmes with internationally recognised certification that will enhance both your career and further education possibilities.

International Students
DIFE welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.

Careers / Further progression

Progression & Career Options:
This course provides the opportunity for direct entry to employment as students will have acquired the necessary knowledge & skills to work in industry. Graduates may progress within DIFE to a QQI Level 6 course. Graduates may also advance to a range of related degree programmes in universities and technological universities.

Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked:
TU Dublin (City Campus)
Property Economics, Business and Law, Marketing, Retail and Services Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business and Management, Accounting and Finance, Human Resource Management, Economics and Finance, International Hospitality Management, Tourism Marketing Management, Event Management, Languages and International Tourism, International Business and Language.

Maynooth University
BA. In Finance, Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, International Finance and Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, European Languages, Anthropology, Politics, Arts, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, International Development.

DCU
Accounting and Finance, Business Studies, Aviation Management, Business and Irish, Marketing/Innovation and Technology, Economics, Politics and Law, Humanities.

UCD Commerce,
Law, Humanities, Social Science, Law and Business.

NUI Galway
Commerce, Business Information Systems.

UCC
Commerce, Business Information Systems, Digital Humanities and IT, Law, Commerce International.

UL
Politics and International Relations, Business Studies, Politics and Public Administration.

TU Dublin (Blanchardstown Campus)
Business, Business and Information Technology.

Marino Institute of Ed
Education Studies.

TU Dublin (Tallaght Campus) International Hospitality and Tourism Management.
TCD BESS (Business, Economics, Social Studies), Global Business.

Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.

This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.

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