This is a two-year full-time programme designed for honours graduates who may not have taken major accounting specialisms in their undergraduate studies, but who wish to pursue a professional accounting qualification.
Accounting
Entry requirements
At least a strong 2.2 undergraduate degree in any subject is required. No prior knowledge of accounting required. Students must achieve a grade of 2.1 or better in year 1 in order to proceed to year 2. For international students whose first language is not English, an English language exam certificate showing IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required.
Duration
MHH72 2 years Full-time
Careers or further progression
Careers
Careers in accountancy include careers in professional practice, industry, regulatory agencies, NGO's and Government Services.
Further enquiries
Contact us about this course
Programme Director: Bridget McNally
Admissions Director: Hilary Qualter
Tel: +353 (0)1 708 3681
Email: Sandra.Doherty@nuim.ie
Web: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/economics-finance-and-accounting
Subjects taught
Course Structure
Modules include business law and legal process, auditing and assurance, finance for accounting, taxation, financial accounting, income tax and VAT and financial reporting and analysis.
Application date
All applications should be made through the PAC system.
Course fee
In general, there are two levels of fees payable. EU students from EU countries including Ireland pay a subsidised level of fees for both taught courses and research programmes. Tuition fees for students from outside the EU are not subsidised and are thus somewhat higher than for EU students.
Remember to mention gradireland when contacting institutions!
Comment
The Department is strongly committed to the provision of high quality teaching programmes at postgraduate level. We place a high premium on quality teaching and personal contact with our students, ensuring that the students' experience at Maynooth University is both enjoyable and productive. Members of the Department publish in leading international journals and have strong links with industry and the business community, US multinationals, the Central Bank, hedge funds and fund management companies.