bachelor accounting and finance at Maynooth University

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Potentially pursue a career as a professional accountant with this degree. You will learn how to compile, analyse, interpret and communicate essential information about the operations of a business whether that business be a small firm, a publicly traded corporation or an NGO (non-governmental organisation). Study technical accounting skills, financial analysis and the measurement of performance in business.

To become a professional accountant, you need to successfully complete three levels of professional exams as well as on-thejob training. If you successfully complete the BA Accounting and Finance, you will be exempt from the first level of these professional examinations (CAP1 examinations Chartered Accountants Ireland and equivalent examinations from ACCA, CIMA and CPA professional accounting bodies).
If you complete the Masters in Accounting at Maynooth, you will be exempt from the second level of these examinations. You will then only have to take one level of professional exams and complete on-the-job training to qualify as an accountant.
You also have the option of taking a four year degree with a work placement or study year abroad, thus combining what you learn in university with insights into industry or another culture.

Career

While graduates are likely to be primarily focused on a professional accountancy qualification, the numeracy skills, coupled with an ability to think critically and analytically, which are developed on this programme, are invaluable assets in a wide range of careers. Graduates have successful and rewarding careers in accounting, banking and the financial services sector generally, as well as financial research and teaching.

We currently offer the following postgraduate courses:
MA in Accounting (CAP 2 exemptions)
Higher Diploma in Professional Accounting
Higher Diploma in Economic Science
MSc in Finance

Visit theGraduate Studieswebsite for more information about postgraduate options.

How to Apply

Want To Study Abroad In Ireland at Maynooth University?

Students interested in coming to Maynooth University as a Non-EU Study Abroad or Exchange student can apply to Maynooth University for one semester or one academic year.

If you wish to be a study abroad or exchange student, you must first be nominated to Maynooth University by your home school Coordinator/Advisor.

If your home school does not have a partnership with Maynooth University, you can apply to us directly or through one of the Study Abroad Providers we work with.

Please email [email protected] for Spring 2023 application link.

2022/2023 STUDY ABROAD TUITION FEES

Fall 2022	Spring 2023	Full-Year 2022/23
€6,000	€6,000	€12,000

_{The above fees are confirmed for the 2022/23 academic year only and may be subject to change after that.}

If you are coming to Maynooth University as a non-EU international student for a semester or a full-year you will be eligible for the above fees.
Please note that these fees are for tuition only and additional fees for accommodation, immigration etc. may be incurred. Exchange students from partner universities are exempt from the above tuition fees.

Please follow the link below to find more information on the cost of living in Ireland as well as important details that will help you plan your stay in Maynooth.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON COST OF LIVING

APPLICATION DEADLINE

You Can Apply To Study Abroad for a Semester or for the Full Academic Year

Fall Semester: 31st May
Full Academic Year: 31st May
Spring semester: 31st October

Application for Study Abroad fall & full year 2022/23
Application for Exchange fall & full year 2022/23

Application for Study Abroad & Exchange Spring 2023

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

In Order To Complete Your Maynooth University Study Abroad Application You Need:

Required documents:

Transcript
Passport photo page scan (please ensure you include your name when saving the scanned document)
Two academic references (if GPA is below 3.0)
English language test score (if English is not your first language)

The English Language Requirements Are:

IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band)
TOEFL paper-based (560) or TOEFL IBT (92) (we do not accept TOEFL ITP)

APPLICATION PROCESS

You Have Submitted Your Application, What Happens Next?

Once you submit your application the international office team will process your details and will assess if your application is suitable to be accepted. This process can be time consuming but we endeavour to respond to you with an update within 2-4 weeks of submitting your application.

ACCEPTANCE EMAILS will be sent to the email address entered on the application form on a rolling basis.

Once you have submitted your application we highly advise you to start looking at the type of classes you can study here at Maynooth University.
At Maynooth University, we have an International Coodinator in each Department who is a point of contact for any academic queries, e.g. course content, etc. You can contact the International Coodinators if you require further academic detail than what is included on our course finder database.

DISABILITY & ACCESS OPTIONS

MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY ACESS & DISABILITY OFFICE

If you have a disability or medical condition and think you may need additional supports while studying at Maynooth University, you can apply for accommodations with the Disability Office. Please note to avail of Disability Supports, you must provide verification of disability from an appropriate professional. More information on supports, accommodations and required documentation is available on the Disability Office webpage. International Students should note that supports with a financial cost are funded by a students home university.

If you are a student with a disability you can register with the Disability Office for advice and support. You will be allocated a Disability Advisor who will coordinate a range of supports to help you reach your full potential while studying with us. In order to be allocated to an advisor and avail of these supports, you must register with the Disability Office, which should be done after you receive your acceptance and before arrival in Maynooth.

The registration process is outlined on the Disability Office website.

Please note, if you wish to avail of Exam Accommodations, the deadline for Exam Accommodations is the first Friday in November for the January exams and the first Friday in March for both the May and August exams.

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