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Program facts

  • Program type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    32 months
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,000 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    September

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Program overview

What Dublin City University says about their program:
"DCU’s Accounting and Finance course creates solutions-orientated accountants and financial services professionals with both Irish and international perspectives. The course takes you from an introduction to accounting basics, through to more complex theoretical and practical accounting studies. You’ll also explore a myriad of other topics, including issues concerning business, law, IT, taxation, auditing, professional ethics, economics, corporate finance, investments, psychology, marketing, HR, management, and communications. You may also opt to study one of three European languages (French or German or Spanish) as part of the course, giving you an added appeal to employers. The goal of this degree is to give you in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspets of accounting and finance, as well as an understanding of the business, legal, taxation and IT context of this work. You can also choose to study one of three European languages (French, German or Spanish) as part of the course. You can study a language throughout your degree or drop it after first year, depending on your preference. "

Admissions requirements

We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

Undergraduate academic requirements

To be considered for a place in Year 1, you must present one of the following:

  • GCSE A-Levels (4 A-Levels or 3 A-Levels + 1 AS-Level) must be in different subjects and completed in the same year or the preceding year only.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 24 overall (Math and English are required subjects, math studies are not acceptable for programs with specific math requirements).
  • An equivalent international qualification. *Grades required may vary by program.

English requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any skill
  • TOEFL: 92
  • CAE: 180, with a minimum of 169 in all components
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP): 180, with a minimum of 169 in all components
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): 63, with a minimum of 59 in all components
  • Duolingo English Language Test (DET): 120 with 110 in each sub-score

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: from €15,000 to €16,500 per year
  • Postgraduate tuition: from €17,000 to €25,000 per year

Funding

DCU Merit Scholarships (Year 1) The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate applicants based on the strength of their application and pays €2,000 towards the first year of tuition.

DCU International Merit Scholarship The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to postgraduate applicants based on the strength of their application and pays €2,000 towards tuition fees.

Government of Ireland Scholarships The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship is awarded by the Irish Government to 60 Non-EU students who will study at an Irish University. It pays full tuition for a year of full-time undergraduate, master's, or PhD studies and a €10,000 stipend. It is not awarded or judged by DCU.

The students must hold an offer from an Irish University to apply.

Visa requirements for Dublin City University

Many international students will require a visa to study in Ireland, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Ireland student visa requirements