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Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics Entry requirements

Financial Mathematics is ideal for maths enthusiasts seeking careers in business, finance or banking, with strong maths, statistics and computing skills.

Key information

CAO points 2026 445
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time
Course code LM058

Minimum grades

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.


Subject requirements

In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade H3 in Mathematics.


Additional requirements

A Special Mathematics Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement.

Mature Students

We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

Application information for mature student applicants

QQI Entry

Certain QQI Awards are acceptable in fulfilling admission requirements for this programme. Visit the UL Undergraduate Admissions QQI site for a full list of modules.


Non-EU entry requirements

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