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Postgraduate · Accounting & Finance · 📍 Dublin, Ireland

MSc Finance

University College Dublin

Duration
1 year Full-time
Next intake
September 2027
Indicative annual fee
€26,500 / year

Course overview

UCD Smurfit is Ireland's only business school with triple accreditation, and its MSc Finance is quantitative, CFA-aligned and taught at the graduate campus in Blackrock.

Dublin hosts the European operations of a large share of global funds and fintech firms, which is where most of the cohort ends up recruiting.

Key modules

  • Corporate Finance
  • Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • Financial Econometrics
  • Derivatives and Risk Management
  • Fixed Income Securities
  • Applied Finance Project

Entry requirements

Academic

A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in finance, economics, business or a quantitative discipline

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
  • PTE Academic: 63 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ September 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Ireland.

  • Investment Analyst
  • Corporate Finance Associate
  • Risk Analyst
  • Fund Accountant
  • Treasury Analyst

Post-study work in Ireland: Up to 24 months (master's). Read the Ireland student visa guide.

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MSc Finance: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MSc Finance at University College Dublin?

A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in finance, economics, business or a quantitative discipline English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 63 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does MSc Finance cost?

Indicative tuition is €26,500 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start MSc Finance?

This course has intakes in September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.