Qualification : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/PAC code : MH412
CAO Points : 489
Closing Date : 01 July 2024
- 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 your third year, you will have an opportunity to undertake a work placement (subject to availability) which will allow you to apply what you have learned. 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.
*Students who choose to take the year three placement option will be required to undergo Garda Vetting in advance of this placement
Why choose this degree?
Unique offering: Maynooth University offers the only programme that allows you to combine a full business with sports science degree.
Accredited work placement: The opportunity to undertake a full-year work placement (subject to availability), in Ireland or abroad, as an integral part of your degree which gives you a chance to put your learning into practice and significantly improves your employability upon graduation.
Employability: 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.
Follow your passion: 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 you to understand how sports and exercise can impact on your health, allowing you to explore how this can be translated to new services and solutions.
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)
The Sport Science modules in 1st year are:
- Coaching and Exercise Science 1
- Introduction to Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Physiology and Exercise
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
The Sport Science modules in 2nd year are:
- Coaching and Exercise Science 2
- Applied Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
- Physiological Measurements Capture and Analysis
- Sport Injuries
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.
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
The Sport Science modules in final year are:
- Coaching and Exercise Science 3
- Exercise for Health
- Nutrition for Health and Performance
- Sports Social Impact, Inclusion and Participation

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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 |
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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 written tests that may be required, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2024 to the Access Office.
Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.
01 February 2024
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 2023: 489
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