MH402 · Level 8 · 4 years

Quantitative Finance

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

465

Up 11 points since 2023 (454).

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About this course

A degree that mixes finance, maths and computer science to prepare you for work in financial markets.

How long
4 years
What you study
In first year you study finance, economics, maths and statistics, and programming. Later years add topics such as corporate finance, financial modelling, econometrics and databases. In final year you study areas such as derivatives, fixed income markets and sustainable finance, plus options like machine learning.
Placement and abroad
In third year you do a work placement (subject to availability), a study abroad semester or a research project.
Where it can lead
Graduates are prepared for roles in investment banking, treasury, corporate finance, financial engineering, fintech and wealth management.
Who it suits
Suits students who are strong at maths, like programming, and are curious about how financial markets work.

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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

2023454202445520254652026465

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026465Published after the final round
2025 465465498
2024 455455498
2023 454454498

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H5 or Ordinary O1
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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