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BA INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND ECONOMICS

Qualification: BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level: UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
Course code: BAIFE
CAO/PAC code: MH401
Points: 351
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 February 2018

	Details
	The BAIFE is a four year degree aimed at students who are interested in specialising in Financial Economics, particularly as it applies to international markets and companies. Choose this degree if you are interested in: Being prepared both intellectually and practically for employment in the highly competitive and dynamic world of international finance; Studying Economics, Mathematics and a choice of languages or Computer Science. Languages available: Chinese, French, German and Spanish. Chinese, German and Spanish are available to complete beginners. H5 is required to study French. Advanced German or Spanish requires H5; Either working or studying abroad in 3rd year (or work in an internationally orientated company in Ireland – all subject to availability). You may study abroad in the 1st semester, and work in the 2nd; This degree is not suitable for those interested in the accounting side of finance (though all students are recommended to take one module in Accounting). In this case we recommend you consider MH403 BA Accounting and Finance.

Details

The BAIFE is a four year degree aimed at students who are interested in specialising in Financial Economics, particularly as it applies to international markets and companies.

Choose this degree if you are interested in:

Being prepared both intellectually and practically for employment in the highly competitive and dynamic world of international finance;
Studying Economics, Mathematics and a choice of languages or Computer Science. Languages available: Chinese, French, German and Spanish. Chinese, German and Spanish are available to complete beginners. H5 is required to study French. Advanced German or Spanish requires H5;
Either working or studying abroad in 3rd year (or work in an internationally orientated company in Ireland – all subject to availability). You may study abroad in the 1st semester, and work in the 2nd;
This degree is not suitable for those interested in the accounting side of finance (though all students are recommended to take one module in Accounting). In this case we recommend you consider MH403 BA Accounting and Finance.

Entry requirements

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		-	-
Math		O4	H7
Science		-	-

This course requires 2 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on your application. Interview.

O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is required.

Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2018. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2018.

Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.

Mature student applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for the written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 1 March 2018 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

Mature students - Closing dates for application:
01 February 2018

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. French: H5 required if choosing French. Advanced German or Spanish: Leaving Cert H5 required. Beginner German, Chinese and Spanish: no previous study required. New Maynooth Education Click here for details about 1st year optional Critical Skills courses and 2nd year optional Electives and degree pathways. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
	The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

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