Courses / Subject

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		O6	H7
Math		-	-
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. Late application (for existing CAO applicants) accepted up to 1st May 2025.

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 required written exercise/interview which may form part of your application assessment please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025 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 (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. O4/H7 Mathematics recommended. Round 1 points 2024: 307

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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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 students
• Transferring students
• Deferring students

Accounting in MH101 Bachelor of Arts degree.

1st year
>Students are introduced to the fundamentals of accounting in year 1
>There is an option to take Accounting as a double subject where students take additional accounting/finance related modules. 22.5 of the credits occur in Group 6 (7.5 credits in semester 1, and 15 in semester 2)
>The other 7.5 credits in semester 1 is a choice between a Business Management Module (MN157 - Professional and Learning Skills) in Group 2, or a Universal Critical Skills SK1057 course which is available in every group (as part of our Critical Skills)
>Choose 2 or 3 other subjects, which may include Critical Skills, from the available groups (maximum 1 subject per group). MH101 Subject Groups.

2nd year and Final year
• Take Accounting and one other subject to degree level (as a Double Major)
• Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year

or
• Apply to transfer into one of our specialised degrees in Accounting having achieved 60% or more in 1st year Accounting (MH403/MH407/MH409/MH502 LWA – subject to conditions being met)

Erasmus/Study Abroad or Work Placement option after 2nd year

Having moved into the specialised degree you will have the option to add a year-long accredited placement in Ireland or abroad to your degree. The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive.

Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years BA (International)

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

ACCOUNTING Subject Overview >Accounting is the language of business. You can choose to study Accounting in the BA degree or to transfer into one of our designated accounting programmes having completed first year in the BA degree. A larger number of exemptions from the accountancy bodies are available in the designated degrees. >Our expert, engaging and supportive faculty teach accounting from first principles, so no prior knowledge is required. >Become a highly sought-after graduate possessing the technical accounting and transferable skills required of future business leaders which allows students to pursue rewarding career opportunities in business and education. >Choosing this degree also enables students to pursue a career in teaching. Students are reminded that they should ensure to have a balance of credits over the two semesters. AC1V30 is the option that should be chosen if you wish to transfer to a denominated degree in Accounting in year 2 namely MH403 (FNAC), MH407 (BUSAC) or MH502 LWA or maximise professional Accounting exemptions. AC1V30 - ACCOUNTING Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I AC152 7.5 2 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING AC160 7.5 2 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AC151 7.5 1 PROFESSIONAL AND LEARNING SKILLS MN157 7.5 1 UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A SK1057 7.5 1 Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner). Recommend O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics. AC1V30 is the option that should be chosen if you wish to transfer to a denominated degree in Accounting in year 2 namely MH403 (FNAC), MH407 (BUSAC) or MH502 LWA or to maximise professional Accounting exemptions. 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

Year 2

DOUBLE MAJOR ACCOUNTING Subject Overview >Accounting is the language of business. You can choose to study Accounting in the BA degree or to transfer into one of our designated accounting programmes having completed first year in the BA degree. A larger number of exemptions from the accountancy bodies are available in the designated degrees. >Our expert, engaging and supportive faculty teach accounting from first principles, so no prior knowledge is required. >Become a highly sought-after graduate possessing the technical accounting and transferable skills required of future business leaders which allows students to pursue rewarding career opportunities in business and education. >Choosing this degree also enables students to pursue a career in teaching. AC2DM - ACCOUNTING Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 2 AC201 5 1 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 AC202 5 2 MANAGEMENT & COST ACCOUNTING AC205 10 1 PERSONAL AND BUSINESS TAXATION AC207 10 2

Year 3

DOUBLE MAJOR ACCOUNTING Subject Overview >Accounting is the language of business. You can choose to study Accounting in the BA degree or to transfer into one of our designated accounting programmes having completed first year in the BA degree. A larger number of exemptions from the accountancy bodies are available in the designated degrees. >Our expert, engaging and supportive faculty teach accounting from first principles, so no prior knowledge is required. >Become a highly sought-after graduate possessing the technical accounting and transferable skills required of future business leaders which allows students to pursue rewarding career opportunities in business and education. >Choosing this degree also enables students to pursue a career in teaching. AC3DM - ACCOUNTING Credits: 30 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ADVANCED FINANCE FOR ACCOUNTANTS AC308 5 1 ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AC311 5 1 ADVANCED FINANCIAL REPORTING AC313 5 2 ADVANCED MANAGEMENT & COST ACCOUNTING AC305 10 2 ETHICS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AC306 5 1

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>Our accounting programmes prepare students for a variety of careers in both the private and public sectors, and in many industries.
>Graduates of specialised degrees MH403, MH407 and MH502 LWA are particularly well placed to pursue a professional accountancy qualification. There are transfer pathways into these degrees after first year - see course structure opposite.
>Typical career options include accountant in practice/ industry, finance director, managing director, management consultant, liquidator/receiver, financial analyst, stockbroker, tax consultant, treasury consultant and teacher

Visit the School of Business webpages for more information about postgraduate options.

>Our accounting programmes prepare students for a variety of careers in both the private and public sectors, and in many industries.
>Graduates of specialised degrees MH403, MH407 and MH502 LWA are particularly well placed to pursue a professional accountancy qualification. There are transfer pathways into these degrees after first year - see course structure opposite.
>Typical career options include accountant in practice/ industry, finance director, managing director, management consultant, liquidator/receiver, financial analyst, stockbroker, tax consultant, treasury consultant and teacher

Visit the School of Business webpages for more information about postgraduate options.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site