Courses / Course

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		-	-
Math		O4	H7
Science		-	-

This course requires 3 additional subjects

Mature Applicants

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21. 

Click here to be taken to our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on that page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability 

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written exercise/interview which may form part of your application assessment please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.  

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. MH412 Round 1 Points 2024: 487

HEAR and DARE

DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.

HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

The Maynooth Education

Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways. 

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The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.

Categories of applicant:

• School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
• Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
• EU/EFTA/UK students
• International students (outside the EU)
• QQI (Further Education) students
• Transferring students
• Deferring students

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad)

1st year

• 30 credits of Business - providing a foundational knowledge of business
• 15 credits of the Sports Science programme
• 15 credits of another first year subject (from groups 1, 3 or 4). Subject Groups.

2nd year

• Business in 2nd year is about learning the functional capabilities of your subject, including some optional choices
• 20 credits of sports science modules

Optional additional year

Work placement or study abroad year between 2nd and final year and graduate after the 4th year. The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive. Students who choose to take the year 3 placement option will be required to undergo Garda Vetting in advance of this placement.

Final year

• In your business subject this is the year in which you will develop your understanding of the strategic aspects of running a business or service, as well as advanced skills in your chosen subject. 
• 20 credits of content from sports science

Duration: 4 years with placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

BUSINESS MN1SF30 - BUSINESS Credits: 30 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS STUDENTS AC155 7.5 1 BUSINESS MODELS AND MARKETING MN151 7.5 1 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT MN155 7.5 2 SME ENTREPRENEURSHIP MN161 7.5 2 SPORT SCIENCE SN1F15 - SPORT SCIENCE Credits: 15 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory COACHING SCIENCE AND PERFORMANCE 1 SN151 5 Year-Long INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS SN152 5 1 PHYSIOLOGY AND EXERCISE SN153 5 2 ANTHROPOLOGY AN1V30 - ANTHROPOLOGY Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ANTHROPOLOGY MATTERS AN169 7.5 2 BEING HUMAN: UNDERSTANDING OUR MATERIAL AND DIGITAL WORLDS AN168 7.5 1 INTRODUCING ANTHROPOLOGY AN167 7.5 1 MAGIC AND WITCHCRAFT AN170 7.5 2 ECONOMICS EC1F15 - ECONOMICS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS AND TO QUANTITATIVE METHODS EC103 7.5 2 MICROECONOMICS 1 EC101 7.5 1 ENGLISH EN1V30 - ENGLISH Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ADDITIONAL STUDIES IN ENGLISH 2A: WRITING IN HISTORY EN106 7.5 1 ADDITIONAL STUDIES IN ENGLISH 2B: LITERARY CRITICISM AND THEORY EN107 7.5 2 FOUNDATIONAL ENGLISH 1A: PROSE AND FICTION EN101 7.5 1 FOUNDATIONAL ENGLISH 1B: POETRY AND DRAMA EN102 7.5 2 FINANCE FN1F15 - FINANCE Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS AND TO QUANTITATIVE METHODS EC103 7.5 2 MICROECONOMICS 1 EC101 7.5 1 GEOGRAPHY GY1V30 - GEOGRAPHY Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTS 1 GY161 7.5 1 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTS 2 GY162 7.5 2 LIVING LANDSCAPES 1 GY151 7.5 1 LIVING LANDSCAPES 2 GY152 7.5 2 GERMAN GN1F15 - GERMAN FOR NON-BEGINNERS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory GRUNDKURS SPRACHE 1 GN181 7.5 1 GRUNDKURS SPRACHE 2 GN182 7.5 2 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT KD1V30 - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES - CLIMATE JUSTICE, TECHNOLOGY AND THE PLANET KD156 7.5 2 MIGRATION, CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT KD158 7.5 2 STATES, MARKETS AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES KD159 7.5 1 UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT KD157 7.5 1 LAW LW1V30 - LAW Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LW158 5 2 CONTRACT LAW LW152 5 1 CRIMINAL LAW LW157 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO LAW LW155 2.5 1 INTRODUCTION TO LAW 2 LW156 2.5 2 INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL RESEARCH LW153 2.5 1 LAW OF TORTS LW151 5 1 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR NEW LAW STUDENTS LW177 2.5 2 MATHEMATICAL STUDIES MS1F15 - MATHEMATICAL STUDIES Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS (A) MT105A 7.5 1 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (A) ST122 5 2 LINEAR ALGEBRA 1 (A) MT112A 2.5 2 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MU1TF15 - MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES 2 MU159 7.5 2 INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES I MU158 7.5 1 NUA-GHAEILGE NG1F15 - NUA-GHAEILGE Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory TEANGA AGUS LITRÍOCHT NA GAEILGE 1 NG151 7.5 1 TEANGA AGUS LITRÍOCHT NA GAEILGE 2 NG152 7.5 2 PHILOSOPHY PH1F15 - PHILOSOPHY Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS: EXPLORING VALUE, JUSTICE, AND OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE NON-HUMAN WORLD PH157 7.5 2 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: CULTIVATING CRITICAL THINKING AND INCLUSIVE PERSPECTIVES PH156 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (SUBJECT TO TIMETABLE GROUP) SK1US2 - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK105Y 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK105Z 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (TIMETABLE GROUP 1) SK1USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK1051 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - B SK1061 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (TIMETABLE GROUP 3) SK3USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK1053 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - B SK1063 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (TIMETABLE GROUP 4) SK4USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK1054 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - B SK1064 7.5 2

Year 2

BUSINESS (MANAGEMENT) MN2BMJ - BUSINESS (MANAGEMENT) Credits: 40 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BRAND MANAGEMENT MN228 5 1 DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR BUSINESS AC208 2.5 1 DIGITAL MARKETING MN229 5 2 ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEORY, PROCESSES AND PRACTICES MN217 5 2 EQUINE SPORT, LEISURE, AND TOURISM MN231 5 2 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MN220 5 1 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MN215 5 1 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT MN224 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MN204 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO THE IRISH EQUINE INDUSTRY MN230 5 1 MACROECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS EC204M 2.5 1 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS AC211 5 2 MARKETING MANAGEMENT MN203 5 2 OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MN212 5 1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT MN211 5 1 THE GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND NATIONALISM HY2006 5 2 SPORT SCIENCE SN2MI - SPORT SCIENCE Credits: 20 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY SN252 5 1 COACHING SCIENCE AND PERFORMANCE 2 SN251 5 1 PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT AND EXERCISE TESTING SN254 5 2 SPORTS INJURIES SN253 5 2

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After Graduation
>This is a rapidly growing sector, with a deep demand for graduates that bridge the fields of business and sports - employees that have both a deep insight into how to create value for businesses (through business skills) and the science of sports exercise.
>Many enjoy sporting activities but sports and exercise are well known to have mental and physiological benefits. In combination with the business modules, this programme will allow students to understand how sports and exercise can impact on health, allowing graduates to explore how this can be translated to new services and solutions.
>Graduates typically join large multinational employers in graduate programmes, public service, or in small and medium sized organisations where you are able to work on contributing to the businesses, domestically and globally. The addition of sports science will allow graduates to access opportunities in the sports and exercise market. That could be from small local enterprises to large companies that operate sporting enterprises or that supply services to the sports, exercise and health sectors.
>Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in a very wide range of Business subjects at Maynooth University. Visit the Department websites for more information. See contact details below.

After Graduation
>This is a rapidly growing sector, with a deep demand for graduates that bridge the fields of business and sports - employees that have both a deep insight into how to create value for businesses (through business skills) and the science of sports exercise.
>Many enjoy sporting activities but sports and exercise are well known to have mental and physiological benefits. In combination with the business modules, this programme will allow students to understand how sports and exercise can impact on health, allowing graduates to explore how this can be translated to new services and solutions.
>Graduates typically join large multinational employers in graduate programmes, public service, or in small and medium sized organisations where you are able to work on contributing to the businesses, domestically and globally. The addition of sports science will allow graduates to access opportunities in the sports and exercise market. That could be from small local enterprises to large companies that operate sporting enterprises or that supply services to the sports, exercise and health sectors.
>Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in a very wide range of Business subjects at Maynooth University. Visit the Department websites for more information. See contact details below.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site