BA ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

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Maynooth University

Ireland , Maynooth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

MH403

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Feb-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 16,500 / year

Next Intake 3-Feb-2026

BA ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

About

Degree Overview
>This degree affords you the opportunity to become a highly sought-after graduate possessing the accounting, finance and transferable skills required of future business leaders. Graduates can develop rewarding careers with international mobility and high earning potential.
>The degree is recognised by the professional accountancy bodies in Ireland (Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA, and CIMA). Upon its successful completion you will be exempt from the first level of their professional examinations (CAP1 and equivalent) and well on the road to your professional accounting qualification, which requires you to complete a series of professional exams as well as on-the-job training.
>On this degree, you will learn how the financial systems and markets work. You also 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).
>Throughout this degree you will engage with expert faculty, who foster an engaging, friendly, supportive and dynamic learning environment.
>You will also have the opportunity to pursue a four-year degree. You can choose between a work placement in a leading accounting or finance firm, or indeed a study year abroad, enabling you to combine what you learn in Maynooth University with insights into industry or another culture.
>There is a possible transfer option to this degree in second year for students who have completed the first year of the Bachelor of Arts degree (MH101). See BA Degree for details.

For more details on the course structure click here

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Subject	Required	Ordinary Level Grade	Higher Level Grade
Irish	Yes	O6	H7
English	Yes	O6	H7
Language	No	N/A	N/A
Math	Yes	O4	H7
Science	No	N/A	N/A

International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements

Visit the International Office website for details.

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.

Click here to be taken to our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on that page outlines application steps for this degree.

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.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

01 February 2025

Additional Information

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. MH403 Round 1 Points 2024: 409

Transfer option available into this degree from the Bachelor of Arts Degree MH101 - subject to meeting requirements.

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.

The Maynooth Education

Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.

English Program Requirements

IELTS : 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band

Duolingo English Test (DET) : The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 - with at least 110 in each individual subscore.

Pearson Test of English : 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section

TOEFL internet-based test : iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections

Career

After Graduation
>The BA Accounting and Finance, BBS Business and Accounting and BCL Law and Accounting have full CAP 1 exemptions. 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 financial services.
>Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in Accounting or Finance or one of a wide range of Business subjects at Maynooth University.

Visit the School website for more information about postgraduate options.