Qualification : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/PAC code : MH402
CAO Points : 476
Closing Date : 01 July 2021
This programme will challenge and stimulate students who wish to pursue a career in the financial markets. The combination of financial, mathematical and computer programming skills will equip graduates to succeed and prosper in a fast-changing banking and financial sector. Students will have the opportunity to put the theory into practice during the work placement period and savour the daily life of a professional in the financial services industry.
Why choose this degree?
- By choosing this degree you will learn the required skills from leading experts across three different disciplines; Finance, Mathematics and Computer Studies.
- You will be ready to pursue a career in the Financial Services industry, Financial Technology, Mathematics or Computer Programming.
- You will develop problem-solving skills that will open up a wide range of future career opportunities, not just in the financial sector but anywhere an analytical and innovative mind is required.
First year
- Finance and Economics (15 credits)
- Computer Studies (15 credits)
- Mathematics and Statistics (15 credits)
- Plus another 15 credits from
- Accounting
- Double Computer Studies
- Choice of subject from Group 1, 2 or 6, except Mathematics (Pure)
- or Critical Skills
Students taking Accounting may transfer to MH401 Finance in second year, while students taking Computer Studies may transfer to MH601 Computer Science and Software Engineering in second year
2nd year
- Finance and Economics (15 compulsory credits)
- Computer Studies (20 compulsory credits)
- Mathematics and Statistics (15 compulsory credits)
- Plus 10 optional credits from
- Finance
- Economics
- or Mathematics
3rd year
- Finance and Economics (10 credits)
- Computer Studies (10 credits)
- Mathematics (10 credits)
- Industrial Placement (subject to availability) or Research Project (30 credits)
Final year
- Finance and Economics (10 compulsory credits)
- Computer Studies (10 compulsory credits)
- Mathematics and Statistics (10 compulsory credits)
- Plus 30 optional credits from
- Finance
- Economics
- Computer Studies
- Mathematics
- or Statistics
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| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| English | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | Yes | O1 | H5 |
| Science | No | N/A | N/A |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Mature applicants to MH402 Quantitative Finance will be invited in for a test as part of the application process. The test will have a Mathematics component so applicants will be assessed in Mathematics.
You do not need to have a particular Leaving Certificate grade (i.e. qualification) in Mathematics to apply, however an O1/H5 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics (or equivalent) is the minimum level of Mathematics, which will be expected.
Mature student applicants who have a disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2021 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.
01 February 2021
Additional Information
Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O1/H5 Mathematics
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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