🇮🇪Ireland · Independent College Dublin
BA (Hons) Business Studies
Bachelor’s · Full Time · On Campus · 3 years · Intake: February
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €9,100Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.0Location: Dublin, Ireland
At a glance
Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€9,100
৳1,300,208 BDT
Application Fee
€0
Free to apply
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Programme Link
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Official Independent College site
At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Studies
LevelBachelor's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus – with in-class and blended delivery in Dublin city centre
Duration3 years
IntakesFebruary
DisciplineBusiness, Management, Finance, Marketing & Information Technology
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
School-Leaving Requirement (Main)
- A recognised international school-leaving qualification, such as the Bangladesh HSC or Alim, must satisfy Independent College’s Level 8 entry standard
- The published benchmark is two H5 and four O6/H7 grades, including Mathematics and a language; no fixed Bangladesh percentage is stated
Note
Meeting the published entry standard does not guarantee admission. Bangladeshi applicants should obtain written confirmation that their qualification is acceptable before relying on eligibility.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE or other additional standardized admission test is published for this programme.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 12 |
| PTE Academic | 52 | 46 |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 | 95 |
Notes
- These are the published Level 8 English requirements. Certificates should be dated within two years of the chosen intake. The College also lists CEFR B2+, Cambridge, LanguageCert, Oxford Test of English, Trinity ISE and its online English test as accepted alternatives.
- PTE note: The programme page presents the PTE band condition as all skills between 46 and 55. Applicants should confirm the required score profile before testing or applying.
Waiver: Not Available.
Funding
Scholarships
No fixed undergraduate scholarship or fee discount is currently published for the February intake. Any promotional award, eligibility condition or tuition reduction should be confirmed directly with Independent College and stated in the offer letter.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP to allow time for admission, fee payment and Irish study visa preparation.
- The non-EU tuition is €9,100 per year; the offer letter confirms payment terms.
- Three-year, 180 ECTS QQI Level 8 honours degree; ILEP reference 0182/0012.
- Core study covers finance, marketing, management, economics, HR and IT, with four later pathway options.
- Delivery is in-class and blended; admission, fee offers and visa decisions remain authority-controlled.
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