Courses / Course

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

This course requires 3 additional subjects

Mature Applicants

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21. 

Click here to be taken to our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on that page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability 

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any written tests that may be required, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2024 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.

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. Non-beginner Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Spanish: Leaving Cert H4 recommended. Beginner Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Spanish: no previous study required. MH416 Round 1 Points 2023: 420 

Transfer option available into this degree from the Bachelor of Arts Degree MH101 - subject to meeting requirements.

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.

The Maynooth Education

Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways. 

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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

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad)

1st year   

• 15 credits of Economics
• 7.5 credits of Mathematics (taking an extra 7.5 credits of Mathematics in 2nd semester is recommended)
• Students also take 1 subject from Mandarin Chinese*, French*, German*, Spanish* or Computer Science and 1 other subject from Bachelor of Arts Groups 1, 2 or 5, which may include Critical Skills (maximum 1 subject per group). See BA groups table.
• Students are strongly recommended to take 7.5 credits of Accounting, however, because of timetable restrictions, it will only be available to those taking Computer Science, Spanish or German (not as beginner). These students will have a second opportunity to take an Introduction to Accounting course in 2nd year.

2nd year
Choose between 2 possible routes:

• Single Major in Economics and Finance
• Major/Minor with Economics and Finance as the Major and either Computer Science or their 1st year language or Mathematical Studies as a Minor. Approximately 33% of a student’s time is spent on the Minor

Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year

3rd year
Some students may choose to complete a work placement or study abroad year between 2nd and final year and graduate after the 4th year.
The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive.

Final year
Back on the Maynooth University campus taking the Single Major or Major/Minor (depending on the 2nd year option chosen).

Duration: 4 years with placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS EC1IF30 - INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS Credits: 30 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS (A) MT105A 7.5 1 INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS (F) MT105F 7.5 1 INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS AND TO QUANTITATIVE METHODS EC103 7.5 2 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (A) ST122 5 2 LINEAR ALGEBRA 1 (A) MT112A 2.5 2 MICROECONOMICS 1 EC101 7.5 1 ACCOUNTING AC1F15 - ACCOUNTING Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I AC152 7.5 2 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AC151 7.5 1 BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL) MN1IF15 - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL) Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MARKETING MN159 7.5 1 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT MN155 7.5 2 BUSINESS (MANAGEMENT) MN1MF15 - BUSINESS (MANAGEMENT) Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BUSINESS MODELS AND MARKETING MN151 7.5 1 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT MN155 7.5 2 BUSINESS (MARKETING) MN1KF15 - BUSINESS (MARKETING) Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CONSUMER RESEARCH AND MARKETING MN152 7.5 1 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT MN155 7.5 2 CHINESE STUDIES CN1F30 - CHINESE STUDIES FOR BEGINNERS Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BEGINNERS' MANDARIN CHINESE 1 CN151 15 1 BEGINNERS' MANDARIN CHINESE 2 CN152 15 2 COMPUTER SCIENCE CS1V30 - COMPUTER SCIENCE Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory COMPUTER SYSTEMS I CS171 7.5 1 COMPUTER SYSTEMS II CS172 7.5 2 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I CS161 7.5 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II CS162 7.5 2 CRIMINOLOGY LW1CF15 - CRIMINOLOGY Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory EXPLORING CRIMINOLOGY LW166 7.5 1 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE LW165 7.5 2 FRENCH FR1F30 - FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BEGINNERS' FRENCH 1 FR151 15 1 BEGINNERS' FRENCH 2 FR152 15 2 FR1F15 - FRENCH FOR NON-BEGINNERS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CONTINUING FRENCH 1 FR181 7.5 1 CONTINUING FRENCH 2 FR182 7.5 2 GEOGRAPHY GY1V30 - GEOGRAPHY Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTS 1 GY161 7.5 1 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTS 2 GY162 7.5 2 LIVING LANDSCAPES 1 GY151 7.5 1 LIVING LANDSCAPES 2 GY152 7.5 2 GERMAN GN1F30 - GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BEGINNERS' GERMAN 1 GN151 15 1 BEGINNERS' GERMAN 2 GN152 15 2 GN1F15 - GERMAN FOR NON-BEGINNERS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory GRUNDKURS SPRACHE 1 GN181 7.5 1 GRUNDKURS SPRACHE 2 GN182 7.5 2 HISTORY HY1V30 - HISTORY Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory DOCUMENTS IN HISTORY HY132 7.5 2 INTRODUCTION TO MEDIEVAL HISTORY: VIKINGS AND NORMANS HY121 7.5 1 MAKING THE MODERN WORLD: THEMES IN HISTORY HY122 7.5 2 THE PRACTICE OF HISTORY HY131 7.5 1 LAW LW1V30 - LAW Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LW158 5 2 CONTRACT LAW LW152 5 1 CRIMINAL LAW LW157 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO LAW LW155 2.5 1 INTRODUCTION TO LAW II LW156 2.5 2 INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL RESEARCH LW153 2.5 1 LAW OF TORTS LW151 5 1 LEGAL RESEARCH METHODS LW154 2.5 2 MUSIC MU1V30 - MUSIC Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory MUSIC STUDIES I MU151 7.5 1 MUSIC STUDIES II MU152 7.5 2 MUSIC TRADITIONS AND REPERTOIRES I MU153 7.5 1 MUSIC TRADITIONS AND REPERTOIRES II MU154 7.5 2 PHILOSOPHY PH1F15 - PHILOSOPHY Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS: EXPLORING VALUE, JUSTICE, AND OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE NON-HUMAN WORLD PH157 7.5 2 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: CULTIVATING CRITICAL THINKING AND INCLUSIVE PERSPECTIVES PH156 7.5 1 SOCIOLOGY SO1F15 - SOCIOLOGY Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory SOCIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS: CONTEMPORARY IRISH SOCIETY SO155 7.5 2 SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION SO152 7.5 1 SPANISH SPA1F30 - SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BEGINNERS' SPANISH 1 SPA151 15 1 BEGINNERS' SPANISH 2 SPA152 15 2 SPA1F15 - SPANISH FOR NON-BEGINNERS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CONTINUING SPANISH 1 SPA181 7.5 1 CONTINUING SPANISH 2 SPA182 7.5 2 THEMATIC CRITICAL SKILLS (GROUP 7) ML1SK - LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 1 FR171 7.5 1 FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2 FR172 7.5 2 GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 1 GN171 7.5 1 GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2 GN172 7.5 2 SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 1 SPA171 7.5 1 SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2 SPA172 7.5 2 THEMATIC CRITICAL SKILLS (SUBJECT TO TIMETABLE GROUPS) CTL1LSK - SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF EVERYDAY LIFE Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SK115 7.5 2 REFLECTIVE PRACTICE SK114 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (SUBJECT TO TIMETABLE GROUP) SK1US2 - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK105X 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK105Y 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK105Z 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (TIMETABLE GROUP 1) SK1USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK1051 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - B SK1061 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (TIMETABLE GROUP 2) SK2USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK1052 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - B SK1062 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (TIMETABLE GROUP 3) SK3USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK1053 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - B SK1063 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (TIMETABLE GROUP 4) SK4USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK1054 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - B SK1064 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (TIMETABLE GROUP 5) SK5USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK1055 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - B SK1065 7.5 2 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (TIMETABLE GROUP 6) SK6USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK1056 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - B SK1066 7.5 2

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