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BSC BUSINESS WITH SPORT SCIENCE
- Qualification
- Bachelor Of Science Degree
- CAO Points
- 487
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MH412
- Award Type and NFQ level
- Undergraduate Degree (8)
- Study Mode
- Full time
- Closing Date
- 01 July 2025
Overview
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.
Course structure
Duration: 4 years with placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad
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
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.
After Undergraduation
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.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 and 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English and O4/H7 Mathematics.
This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
|
Subject |
Required |
Ordinary Level Grade |
Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Irish |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
English |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
Language |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mathematics |
Yes |
O4 |
H7 |
Science |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
* This course requires 3 additional subjects.
How to apply
APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE
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