2025 Business & Finance Graduates Progress to UCD

Find out what our Business and Finance students have to say about their experience in Rathmines college.

Commerce in UCD was the No.1 CAO choice for our business and finance graduates this year, with many securing their top choice through the CAO. Others will progress to the Level 6 Business course here in Rathmines, with a view to entering 2nd year of a business degree in 2026 and other students have secured apprenticeships in Accounting and Finance. Here’s what some of our 2025 our business graduates have to say about their time in Rathmines.

 

Jack Duff- Studying Commerce at UCD

“I completed my Leaving Cert in 2024 and, although I didn’t achieve the points I had hoped for, applying to study Business and Finance at Rathmines College turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. During my time there I gained valuable knowledge, developed skills that will benefit me in university, and made many new friends.

The course gave me a much clearer idea of the path I want to take in the future. The teachers and staff were always supportive and genuinely interested in helping students achieve their goals. Thanks to their guidance, I was able to progress and receive an offer to study Commerce in UCD.

Rathmines College truly helped me every step of the way and gave me the opportunity to pursue the career I want.”

Jack Duff | Class of 2025 | Now Studying Commerce | Level 8 Degree Course UCD | DN650

 

Testimonials from our Business & Finance Students

After completing a year of Economics, Maths, and Statistics at UCD, I realised that the course wasn’t the right fit for me. I knew I needed a fresh start in a course that genuinely interested me. That’s when I discovered the Business and Finance course at Rathmines College and it turned out to be the best decision. The supportive atmosphere created by both the teachers and my classmates made a huge difference. The course itself offered a broad range of modules that gave me the chance to explore different areas of business. This variety, combined with the encouragement and guidance of the teaching staff, helped me figure out the direction I wanted to take for my future studies. Rathmines College provided me with the skills and experience I needed to progress in my education, and I have secured a 1st year place, studying Commerce in UCD.
Sarah Haide | Business & Finance Graduate 2025