Overview

The International Business with Languages (Hons) programme offered at University College Cork will provide you with key insights into international business management and contemporary issues in the global economy.

On this programme you will study at the Cork University Business School, one of Ireland’s leading business schools, alongside internationally recognised faculty from across the University. Combining business subjects with the study of your chosen language and culture, this new degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing global business environment.

Skills and Careers Information

Throughout this course you will learn how to work between and across languages and cultures, developing an enhanced set of communication and intercultural skills. You will emerge as a business-ready graduate, with the practical business and language skills that are in high demand from national and international employers. Ireland is part of the global economy and, because of your international outlook, a wide variety of careers will be available to you in Ireland and overseas, including finance, marketing, management, retail, accounting, advertising, tourism, teaching, human resources, project management, and consulting.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include

Financial Accounting

Professional Development for International Business

Business & Economic Decision-Making

Economic Reasoning for Business

Digital Business Technologies & Trends

Legal System

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Language Studies International Business View 42 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H3 in a language other than English and minimum grade H5 in one other subject. Minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, another language, and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

21700 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21700 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

3300 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3300 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Cork

860 - 1400 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Cork

Funding

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