BESS is a uniquely flexible programme offering 10 different degree options: Business (B.B.S.) and nine other (single honor and joint honor) possibilities, in the disciplines of Business, Economics, Political science and Sociology (see Degree options, below). It provides students with a broadly-based education, offering a high level of flexibility in two very important ways from the second year onwards: (a) in choosing the specific degree you wish to read; and, (b) in choosing individual modules.

BESS is your roadmap to a wide and varying career. About 50% of our graduates proceed to further study in masters and doctoral programmes both in Ireland and abroad. The remaining 50% enter a diverse range of employment opportunities in areas such as: Accountancy, Banking and corporate finance, International organisations, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Management consulting, Politics, Public service, Teaching, Policy bodies, Voluntary organisations. See www.tcd.ie/Careers/students/degree for further details. The BESS multidisciplinary approach will help you build valuable career skills such as the ability to communicate effectively, work in and lead teams, conduct research and analyse complex problems - all of which will prepare you for rapid advancement within the flexible career structures that are the hallmark of modern employment.