MH403 · Level 8 · 3 years or 4 years

Accounting and Finance

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

411

Up 11 points since 2023 (400).

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About this course

A degree in accounting with finance and economics, recognised by the main Irish accountancy bodies. You do not need to have studied accounting before.

How long
3 years or 4 years
What you study
First year teaches accounting and finance from the beginning, along with economics, maths and statistics. In second and final year you go deeper into areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance and the wider financial world.
Placement and abroad
You can add an optional year of work placement or study abroad between second and final year (subject to availability), which makes the degree four years.
Where it can lead
Graduates are exempt from the first level of exams with Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA and CIMA, and work in accounting, banking and financial services. Many go on to postgraduate study, such as the MA in Accounting at Maynooth.
Who it suits
Suits students who like numbers and detail, and want a clear route into a professional accountancy career.

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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
2026411Published after the final round
2025 412412458
2024 409409476
2023 400400462

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 H7 or Ordinary O4
  • 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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