Business & ManagementUndergraduate · Business & Management · 📍 Dublin, Ireland
BA (Mod) Business, Economics and Social Studies (BESS)
- Duration
- 4 years Full-time
- Next intake
- September 2026
- Indicative annual fee
- €24,500 / year
Course overview
BESS lets you combine business, economics, political science and sociology before specialising, one of Ireland's most popular and flexible social science routes.
Graduates move into consulting, finance and policy across Dublin's international business community.
Key modules
- Introduction to Economics
- Fundamentals of Management
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Organisational Behaviour
- Capstone Dissertation
Entry requirements
Academic
Strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications.
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
- PTE Academic: 63 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ September 2026
- 🗓️ September 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Ireland.
- Management Consultant
- Economist
- Financial Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Marketing Strategist
Post-study work in Ireland: Up to 24 months (master's). Read the Ireland student visa guide.
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BA (Mod) Business, Economics and Social Studies (BESS): your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for BA (Mod) Business, Economics and Social Studies (BESS) at Trinity College Dublin?
Strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 63 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.
How much does BA (Mod) Business, Economics and Social Studies (BESS) cost?
Indicative tuition is €24,500 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.
When can I start BA (Mod) Business, Economics and Social Studies (BESS)?
This course has intakes in September 2026, September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.
