Qualification : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/MU Apply code : MH402
CAO Points : 455
Closing Date : 01 July 2025
Degree Overview
>This programme will challenge and stimulate students who wish to pursue a career in the financial markets. Learn from leading experts across three different disciplines; Finance, Mathematics and Computer Science.
>Students 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.
>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.
Duration: 4 years
1st year
- Finance and Economics (15 credits)
- Computer Science (15 credits)
- Mathematics and Statistics (15 credits)
- Plus another 15 credits from your choice of Accounting, Computer Science, Critical Skills or your choice of a subject from Bachelor of Arts Groups 1, 2 or 6, except Mathematics (Pure). Subject Groups.
Students taking Accounting may transfer to MH401 Finance in second year, while students taking 22.5 credits of Computer Science 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 one of:
- Finance
- Economics
- or Mathematics
3rd year
- Finance and Economics (10 credits)
- Computer Studies (10 credits)
- Mathematics (10 credits)
- Work Placement (subject to availability), Study Abroad or Research Project (30 credits)
Final year
- Finance and Economics (25 compulsory credits)
- Computer Science (5 compulsory credits)
- Mathematics and Statistics (20 compulsory credits)
- Plus 30 optional credits from
- Finance
- Economics
- Computer Studies
- Mathematics
- or Statistics
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Department of Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of International
Department of ICARUS
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Department of Hamilton Institute
Department of Innovation Value Institute (IVI)
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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
Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.
Mature 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 exercise/interview which may form part of your application assessment please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.
01 February 2025
Additional Information
Leaving Certificate Applicants
Required to present: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O1/H5 Mathematics. MH402 Round 1 Points 2024: 455
HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.
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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