Program Overview

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Accounting & Finance

Overview

This four-year course prepares students for a career in professional accountancy and finance, leading to a contract with an accounting practice. The course starts at an introductory level, preparing students for more complex concepts later on.

Course Details

TU Code

TU933

CAO Point Range 2024

260−487

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

ECTS Credits

240

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

40 B 60 T

Location

Blanchardstown, Tallaght

What is... Accounting & Finance?

This course prepares students for a career in professional accountancy and finance, leading to a contract with an accounting practice. Students do not need to have studied any Leaving Certificate Accounting, Business, or Economics subjects.

Work Placement

Work placement is core to this course, taking place in the second semester of year 3. The goal is to provide students with practical, focused skills for the workplace.

Professional Accreditation

On graduation, students qualify for generous exemptions from professional accountancy bodies, including ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, and The Irish Tax Institute.

Career Planning & Preparation

The course includes a Professional Communication & Work Place Preparation module, providing students with broader professional communication skills through detailed CV and LinkedIn preparation and simulated professional mock interviews.

Module Map, Credits, and Assessment Breakdown

View a visual summary of the module map, credits, and assessment breakdown: Module Map Programme Visual Summary TU933.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O6/H7/F2 or higher
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Any full Level 5 or 6 award
• Additional Requirements: Distinctions in 3 modules required

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not the first language, students need to provide evidence of English language proficiency as detailed on the website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.0 overall (or equivalent).

Sample Timetable

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change, and up-to-date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

What are my career opportunities?

A career in Accounting & Finance can offer a strategic role in the management and development of an organization. Career opportunities are broad-ranging, interesting, and dynamic.

Potential Careers

• Trainee Accountant (various firms)
• Junior Hedge Fund Manager
• Tax Associate, Audit Associate
• Business Analyst (Trainee)
• Trainee Trader
• Junior Fund Accountant
• Financial Accountant
• Internal/External Auditor (trainee)
• Junior Corporate Banker
• Banking (graduate programs)
• Tax Trainee
• Management Consultant
• Settlement Administrator
• Teaching

Module Listing

Year One

• Business Mathematics 1 [Mandatory]
• Critical Skills Development [Mandatory]
• Data Technology in Organisations [Mandatory]
• Financial Accounting 1 [Mandatory]
• Principles of Business [Mandatory]
• Principles of Law [Mandatory]
• Skills for Success in Higher Education [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Business Mathematics 2 [Mandatory]
• Business and Employment Law [Mandatory]
• Data Skills & Information Technology [Mandatory]
• Global Management Practice and Sustainability [Mandatory]
• Financial Accounting 2 [Mandatory]
• Economics 1 [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Enterprise Systems & Processes [Mandatory]
• International Financial Reporting 1 [Mandatory]
• Management Accounting 1 [Mandatory]
• Company Law [Mandatory]
• Economics 2 [Mandatory]
• Marketing Principles [Mandatory]

Year Four

• Accounting in the Digital Age [Mandatory]
• Business and Capital Taxes [Mandatory]
• Auditing and Assurance [Mandatory]
• International Financial Reporting 3 [Mandatory]
• Financial Management [Mandatory]
• Professional Communications & Employment Preparation [Mandatory]
• Organisational Psychology [Mandatory]

Progression

On graduation, students may proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of MSc, MPhil, or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide.

Progression and Exit Awards

Should circumstances change, students can postpone their studies or continue them part-time in the evening, or exit the program at Level 6 (Higher Certificate in Business & Accounting) or Level 7 (Bachelor of Business in Accounting & Finance).