Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance in Dublin 2 Ireland | Dublin Business School
Dublin Business School
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Dublin 2 Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
10,050
(c. USD11,612.37)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in accounting and financial business operations. This comprehensive course combines specialized financial studies with broader business education, fostering an understanding of global financial connections, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze and convey financial information effectively.
Ireland boasts a thriving global financial services industry, excelling in fund management, reinsurance, international insurance, and specialized financing like aircraft leasing. This creates ongoing demand for qualified professionals in managerial, accounting, auditing, advisory, regulatory, and service roles requiring deep financial expertise.
Multinational corporations and financial firms find Ireland particularly attractive due to its productive workforce and competitive operating costs within an advanced business environment. The IFS 2020 report highlights growing educational requirements to address skill shortages in both new and established companies. This program caters to diverse learners with specific interests in financial and accounting fields.
Offered as a 3-year full-time or 4-year part-time option, the curriculum aligns with ACCA standards, granting graduates exemptions from all 9 ACCA foundational exams and 7 CIMA papers.
Ideal candidates include CAO applicants pursuing accounting/finance careers, as well as working professionals seeking advancement through degree qualification or entry into the
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Leaving Certificate
Under the new Common Points Scale for Leaving Certificate 2019, applicants must obtain a minimum of 2H5’s and 4 O6/H7, including a language. Some degree programmes will also require a minimum of O6/H7 in Maths. Please see individual course entry requirements for further details.
A-Levels/GCSE
Applicants must obtain a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C to include Maths and English plus two A-level passes at grade C or higher.
BTEC
Students applying for any QQI (formerly HETAC) honours/ordinary degree or higher certificate must have obtained a minimum of a BTEC National Diploma in a cognate area.
FETAC Applicants
Minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC Level 5 awards is a full FETAC award which includes a Distinction grade in at least three modules. A full FETAC award normally consists of eight modules. A record of achievement does not meet minimum entry standards. Further details can be obtained from the Admissions Office.
Mature Applicants
If you are over 23 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students should apply directly to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.
English Language Requirement
For EU or Non EU applicants whose first language is not English an additional requirement is to have achieved a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent to qualify for admission to the Honours Degrees (level 8 programmes).
Tuition
EUR
10,050