Qualification : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/MU Apply code : MH412
CAO Points : 487
Closing Date : 01 July 2025
Degree Overview
> Maynooth University offers the only programme that allows students to combine a full business with sports science degree. This programme is for students who have a desire to work in the growing and diverse range of businesses in the area of sports, exercise and well-being.
>The sports, exercise and well-being sector is one of the largest service industries in Ireland and globally. Ranging from small to large enterprises, many are run by sports- professionals. These businesses need graduates who can understand both the science and practicalities of the sports and exercise sector, and the fundamentals of how to create value and make a profit - via services and solutions that meet a variety of customers.
>MH412 provides students with the unique option of combining Business with sports related content - from practical exercise skills to the science behind human performance and well-being.
>In third year, students have an opportunity to undertake an accredited work placement (subject to availability), in Ireland or abroad, which gives students a chance to put learning into practice and which significantly improves employability upon graduation. Given the diversity of businesses in this sector, many run by those without formal business training, people with both business and sports science knowledge are highly attractive with many opportunities.
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
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Department of School of Business
Department of Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of International
Department of ICARUS
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Department of School of Business
Department of Hamilton Institute
Department of Innovation Value Institute (IVI)
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| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| English | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | Yes | O4 | H7 |
| Science | No | N/A | N/A |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
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.
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.
01 February 2025
Additional Information
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.
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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