Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Arts in International Finance and Economics in Ireland

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Arts in International Finance and Economics()
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Institutions Offering Bachelor of Arts in International Finance and Economics

  • Maynooth University Maynooth University, Maynooth  
    Course Structure:
    First year

    15 credits of Economics
    7.5 credits of Mathematics (taking an extra 7.5 credits of Mathematics in 2nd semester is recommended)
    Students also take 1 subject from Chinese*, French*, German*, Spanish* or Computer Science and 1 other subject from groups 1, 2 or 5 including Critical Skills (maximum 1 subject per group)
    Students are strongly recommended to take 7.5 credits of Accounting, however, because of timetable restrictions, it will only be available to those taking Computer Science, Spanish or German (not as beginner). These students will have a second opportunity to take an Introduction to Accounting course in 2nd year.
    *Beginners language programme available. This requires 30 credits in the language (French, German or Spanish). Chinese Studies is only available as a 30 credit option.

    Second year

    Choose between 2 possible routes:

    Single Major in Economics and Finance
    Major/Minor with Economics and Finance as the Major and either Computer Science or their 1st year language or Mathematical Studies as a Minor. Approximately 33% of a student’s time is spent on the Minor
    Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year
    Third year

    > Work placement in an international company and/or study abroad (subject to availability)

    Final year

    Back on the Maynooth University campus taking the Single Major or Major/Minor (depending on the 2nd year option chosen).

    Course Duration: 4 years (BA)

    Entry requirements
    Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. French: H5 required if choosing French (H4 from 2020). Advanced German or Spanish: Leaving Cert H5 required (H4 from 2020). Beginner German, French, Chinese and Spanish: no previous study required.




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