BSC QUANTITATIVE FINANCE

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Qualification
Bachelor Of Science Degree
CAO Points
455
CAO/MU Apply code
MH402
Award Type and NFQ level
Undergraduate Degree (8)
Study Mode
Full time
Closing Date
01 July 2025
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Overview

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.

Course structure

Duration: 4 years

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

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.

After Undergraduation

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.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present: 2H5 and 4O6/H7, Irish, English and O1/H5 Mathematics

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Entry requirements table

Subject

Required

Ordinary Level Grade

Higher Level Grade

Irish

Yes

O6

H7

English

Yes

O6

H7

Language

No

N/A

N/A

Mathematics

Yes

O1

H5

Science

No

N/A

N/A

* This course requires 3 additional subjects.

Visit the International Office website for details.

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.

Mature applicant deadline: 01 February 2025

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present: 2H5 and 4O6/H7, Irish, English and 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.

How to apply

APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE

The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.

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

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