Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Finance in Blackrock Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Blackrock Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
27,450
(c. USD31,630.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc in Finance program provides in-depth specialized knowledge and hands-on expertise in financial theory and its real-world applications within the financial sector. This course is ideal for graduates who have academic backgrounds in business, economics, finance, or any quantitative-heavy discipline.
You'll gain both theoretical foundations and practical competencies needed for roles across financial services - including investment and commercial banking, asset management, insurance firms, securities trading, brokerage services, and corporate finance departments.
With its emphasis on empirical and theoretical financial research, the program fosters independent research capabilities that allow graduates to stay current with evolving global financial markets even after completing their studies.
This MSc program holds distinctive recognition from the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Covering over 70% of the CFA curriculum, it gives students a significant advantage when pursuing the globally respected CFA certification.
12 Months
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
An honours bachelors degree in
a BusinessCommerce to include a number of quantitative subjects such as Economics or Finance
or
b Engineering Mathematics Physics or a Financerelatedarea
with a minimum 2.1 award at NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent in a or b above
Applicants should have demonstrated strong academic ability a 1.1 or 2.1 in a number of quantitative modules in their degree such as mathematics statistics or econometrics
Candidates may be asked to sit the Graduate Management Admissions Test GMAT subject to individual application
Taught Masters - A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
Taught Masters - A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL iBT with a score of at least 20 in each section.
UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English DET for the 2023-24 intake.
An overall score of 130 will be accepted with no section below 110.
a BusinessCommerce to include a number of quantitative subjects such as Economics or Finance
or
b Engineering Mathematics Physics or a Financerelatedarea
with a minimum 2.1 award at NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent in a or b above
Applicants should have demonstrated strong academic ability a 1.1 or 2.1 in a number of quantitative modules in their degree such as mathematics statistics or econometrics
Candidates may be asked to sit the Graduate Management Admissions Test GMAT subject to individual application
Taught Masters - A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
Taught Masters - A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL iBT with a score of at least 20 in each section.
UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English DET for the 2023-24 intake.
An overall score of 130 will be accepted with no section below 110.
Tuition
EUR
27,450