DN670 · Level 8 · 3 years (4 with optional internship)

Economics and Finance

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

625

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About this course

A specialist, maths-heavy degree in economics and finance. It is aimed at students who like numbers, data and financial markets.

How long
3 years (4 with optional internship)
What you study
First year focuses on maths, statistics and economics, with finance and business alongside. In second year you apply this to real problems, including programming, corporate finance and game theory. In final year you choose a stream in Economics, Finance, or Maths and Statistics.
Placement and abroad
There is an optional year-long paid internship after second year, and a trimester abroad is possible in second year.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in areas such as investment banking, risk analysis, portfolio management, corporate finance, insurance, fintech and data science, or go on to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are strong at maths and enjoy analysing data and financial problems.

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About Business and administration

Management, finance, and marketing strategies

Learn how businesses operate and are managed. This field covers various business topics such as finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. Students will learn skills in strategic planning, organizational behavior, and decision-making. E.g. Commerce, Business Studies, International Business.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026625Published after the final round
2025 625625625
2024 625625625
2023 618613625

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the University College Dublin (NUI) website ↗

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