CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Commerce

University of Galway - UG
University of Galway - UG
Course Code
GY201
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 - 4 Years
Attendance
Full Time
CAO Points 2025 Round 1
454  
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Course Summary

Commerce is a very flexible programme that covers all business areas before a student chooses a specialism in final year in one of the following: Accounting & Performance Measurement, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Digital Business & Analytics, Finance, Business Law, International Business, Enterprise.

Bachelor of Commerce - GY201
Bachelor of Commerce - GY201

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College Link

College Link > GY201 - Commerce

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Study Level
Includes time abroad*
Notes
Chinese
Elective
German
Elective
Irish
Elective
Spanish
Elective

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

Search for PLC Courses offering these awards (Click on the Codes)

PLC Codes Award Title
5M0828 eBusiness
5M1997 Office Administration
5M2067 Information Processing
5M2069 Marketing
5M2102 Business Studies
5M2111 International Trade
5M2468 Business Administration
5M5165 Trade Union Studies
6M2115 Supervisory Management for Manufacturing
6M3618 Arts Administration
6M4385 Retail Management
6M4587 Management
6M4985 Business
6M5013 Administration
This Information is Correct for 2025 Entry

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Career Progression

Graduates will be very well-positioned to pursue a career in many business related areas such as: Accounting, Management Consultancy, Taxation, Commercial Advisory Services, Economic Policy Advisory Services, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, Finance (including Banking & Insurance), Personnel Management, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, and Public Relations.

Further Research

College Link > GY201 - Commerce

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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