Why Study Business Studies at UL?
If you are interested in gaining expertise in a specific business discipline, the Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) (Hons) degree offers you a broad choice of options which will enhance your employability on graduation.
The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) programme will provide you with a broad business education. You will study the core business principles of accounting, economics, risk management and insurance, human resource management and marketing - specialising in one area as your “major” in the second semester of Year 2. Theory will be brought to life through work on practical business projects in addition to an eight month work placement in industry.
In addition, students can avail of an amazing opportunity to earn a second degree from a leading international business school. Under this ‘dual degree’ pathway, Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) students spend their first two years studying in Limerick and their last two years studying at another Business School (while retaining an international work placement). Upon successful completion of their four years of study, students will receive both UL’s Bachelor of Business Studies degree and an equivalent degree from the other business school.
Programme Choice
If you are accepted into LM050 you must first choose which programme you would like to study. This will influence the modules and pathways available to you throughout your time studying. The available programmes are:
Bachelor of Business Studies
Bachelor of Business Studies with French
Bachelor of Business Studies with German
Bachelor of Business Studies with Japanese
Bachelor of Business Studies with Spanish (Beginners)
Bachelor of Business Studies with Spanish (Advanced)
Employability skills from this degree
Spending time abroad during your degree helps you to develop cultural awareness and adapt to new environments. Graduates from this programme develop employability skills including:
Understanding organisational behaviour and structure
Analytical and critical thinking skills
A creative approach to problem-solving
Decision-making
Persuasive written and oral communication
Numeracy and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data
Self-reliance, initiative and the ability to manage time, projects and resources
Understanding and critiquing theories and ideas
Appreciating the causes and effects of economic and other external changes
Career Opportunities based on Major Option chosen
Accounting and Finance
Accountant
Banker
Client Services Administrator
Financial Advisor
Operations Manager
Regulatory Analyst
Tax Consultant
Research Assistant
Trainee Money Broker
Swaps Administrator
Portfolio Management
Wealth Management
Finance Analyst
Trader
Risk Management and Insurance
Risk Analyst
Insurance Underwriting
Fund Management
Claims Assessment
Insurance Law Specialist
Loss Adjuster
Risk Adviser
Computer Programmer
Insurance Administrator
Life and Pensions Underwriter
Investment Accountant
Insurance/Reinsurance Broker
Captive Manager
Captive Broker
Marketing
Marketing Executive
Marketing Manager
Brand Manager
Sales Representative
8 Eylül 2025
University of Limerick
Limerick,
Republic of Ireland
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include:
Two H5 (Higher Level) grades
and
Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades
or
Four H7 (Higher Level) grades.
Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
Irish Leaving Certificate English: Ordinary Level Grade D or above
TOEFL: 580 (paper based) OR 90 (internet based)
IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)
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