Overview

Students of Finance programme from Maynooth University are required to complete a written thesis and viva voce examination together with at least 15 credits in subject specific modules and at least 15 credits in transferable skills. The programme can be undertaken on a full or part-time.

Career Options

Lecturer and researcher in 3rd level institution.

Financial & consulting careers at institutions such as commercial banks, economic consulting firms, stockbrokers.

Careers as a financial economist at state institutions such as the Central Bank, Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Treasury Department.

Research institutions such as ESRI, Central Statistics Office Ireland

International institutions such as the World Bank and the IMF

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching and Learning: Tutors and Demonstrators

Research Funding Application

International Innovation and Research Commercialisation

Professional Skills - Thesis Completion and Career Development

Academic Writing Module

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

Finance

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of 2.1 overall in MA/MSc degree in Economics or Finance and a minimum of B- (or equivalent) in core modules in the acquired degree. Depending on the degree, core modules may include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics and/or Finance.
If the applicant's MA/MSc is from a university other than Maynooth University, the PhD applicant may be required to take a qualifying exam in Microeconomic Theory, Finance and Econometrics.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15000 EUR / year

≈ 15000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6500 EUR / year

≈ 6500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part-time Tuition Fees:

EU: 4330 EUR / Year

Continuation year (Full-Time):

EU: 4330 EUR / Year

Non-EU: 10000 EUR / Year

Living costs

Maynooth

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Maynooth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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