National University Of Ireland - Maynooth

Leinster

Ireland

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance program at Maynooth University is designed to equip graduates with the essential accounting, finance, and transferable skills needed for successful careers in business. This degree is recognized by professional accountancy bodies in Ireland, offering valuable exemptions from the first level of their professional examinations (CAP1 and equivalent) upon successful completion. The program introduces students to the fundamentals of accounting and finance in the first year, requiring no prior knowledge, and helps them develop strong analytical, technical, and numeracy skills. In the second and final years, students deepen their knowledge of accounting and finance and gain a comprehensive understanding of the financial environment. Students also have the option to extend their degree to four years by undertaking a work placement in a leading accounting firm or a study year abroad.

Location

Maynooth Co., Maynooth

Website

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/node/439023

Median Salary

$77,500

Ranking

#1198

US World and News Report

#501

The World University Rankings

#801

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

73%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Athletic Scholarship

Scholarships

Maynooth University Scholarship for Biological and Biomedical Sciences (EUR 5,000) - Awarded to deserving students based on academics and financial need, renewable for up to three years.; Entrance Scholarship (EUR 1,000) - Automatically awarded to incoming first-year students who apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) and achieve 575 CAO points or higher.; STEM Passport for Inclusion - Provides a program to encourage higher participation rates in STEM subjects. Holders of Level 6 STEM Passport awards may be eligible for concessions of up to 60 points for certain Engineering and Computer Science degrees.; International Foundation Program Scholarships - Merit-based awards and country-specific grants for international foundation program students, covering partial tuition fees based on academic excellence, leadership qualities, and extracurricular achievements.