BSC QUANTITATIVE 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

MH402

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 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 18,000 / year

Next Intake 3-Feb-2026

BSC QUANTITATIVE FINANCE

About

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.

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	O1	H5
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: 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.

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 combination of financial, mathematical and computer programming skills equip graduates to succeed and prosper in a fast-changing banking and financial sector.
>Quantitative finance graduates have strong numeracy and computational skills, coupled with an ability to think critically and analytically invaluable assets in a wide range of professions.
>Graduates are ideally placed to pursue a career in investment banking, treasury management, corporate finance, financial engineering, fintech and wealth management. Our graduates can be found working in the major financial centres of the world; New York, London, Hong Kong, Dublin, and many more.
>Many graduates want to continue studying Finance. At postgraduate level, the School offers a number of options.

Visit the School website for more information about postgraduate options.