Bachelor in BA ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Tuition fees are 15,000 EUR per year.

Degree Overview

This degree affords you the opportunity to become a highly sought-after graduate possessing the accounting, finance and transferable skills required of future business leaders. Graduates can develop rewarding careers with international mobility and high earning potential.

The degree is recognised by the professional accountancy bodies in Ireland (Chartered Accountants Ireland, the ACCA and the CIMA). Upon its successful completion, you will be exempt from the first level of their professional examinations (CAP1 and equivalent) and well on the road to your professional accounting qualification, which requires you to complete a series of professional exams as well as on-the-job training.

On this degree, you will learn how the financial systems and markets work. You also will learn how to compile, analyse, interpret and communicate essential information about the operations of a business - whether that business be a small firm, a publicly traded corporation, or an NGO (nongovernmental organisation).

Expert faculty will guide you through a dynamic, supportive, and engaging learning environment, where academic excellence is matched with real-world relevance.

You will also have the opportunity to pursue a four-year degree. You can choose between a work placement in a leading accounting or finance firm, or indeed a study year abroad, enabling you to combine what you learn in Maynooth University with insights into industry or another culture.

There is a possible transfer option to this degree in second year for students who have completed the first year of the Bachelor of Arts degree (MH101).

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad)

Maynooth University sits just 25 kilometres from Dublin in County Kildare, combining the calm of a historic college town with easy access to Ireland's capital. Founded in 1795 and now one of the nation’s fastest growing universities, Maynooth hosts a diverse community of more than 17,600 students, offering a welcoming campus that blends tradition and modern facilities. International students find a compact, navigable environment that supports focused study while remaining close to internships, cultural sites and the business hub of Dublin.

Academically, Maynooth is recognised for research-informed teaching across humanities, sciences and social sciences, with personalised class sizes that help students build strong relationships with faculty. The university emphasises employability and practical learning, connecting students with local employers and research projects that reflect Ireland’s vibrant economy. Student services include language support, career guidance and a range of clubs and societies that ease the transition to university life and foster friendships across cultures.

For prospective international applicants, Maynooth offers an environment that balances academic rigour with pastoral care and a clear route to professional networks. Affordable living compared with central Dublin, efficient transport links and active student support make it a practical choice for those seeking quality education in Ireland. Whether aiming for research, professional qualification or further study, Maynooth presents a focused, student-centred pathway with strong links to industry and community life.