Bachelor of Science (Financial Mathematics and Economics)

at National University of Ireland Galway

YEAR ONE
 •Mathematics 
• Computer Science 
• Economics 
• Mathematics of Finance 
• Statistical Methods and Probability Models 
• Mathematical Methods I 
• Financial Accounting

YEAR TWO
• Differential Forms 
• Intermediate Macroeconomics 
• Random Variables 
• Mathematical Methods I 
• Intermediate Microeconomics 
• Linear Algebra 
• Introduction to Financial Economics 
• Computer Science 
• Discrete Mathematics 
• Modelling, Analysis and Simulation 
• Statistical Inference 
• Complex Analysis

YEAR THREE
 •Applied Regression Models 
• Groups 
• Microeconomics and Public Policy 
• Annuities and Life Insurance 
• Money and Banking 
• Metric Spaces 
• Economics of Financial Markets 
• Macroeconomics and Public Policy 
• Actuarial Mathematics 
• Business Finance 
• Mathematical Modelling 
• Topology

YEAR FOUR
• Actuarial Mathematics II: Life Contingencies 
• Numerical Analysis 
• Measure Theory 
• Final Year Project 
• Non-Linear Systems 
• Derivatives and Risk Management 
• Economics electives 
• Networks 
• Statistical Modelling 
• International Monetary Economics
• Differential Equations with Financial Derivatives

Undergraduate and mature students can satisfy matriculation registration requirements for NUI Galway by achieving certain grades in the following examinations. 
 

Leaving certificate (for EU and non-EU)

You need a pass in at least six subjects in the Leaving Certificate in accordance with College requirements with:

• Minimum Grade H5 (Higher Level) in two subjects 

• Passes in the remaining four subjects at O6/ H7 
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.
 

All subjects of the Leaving Certificate are accepted for matriculation registration purposes, with the exception of Gaeilge Bonnleibhéal (Irish Foundation Level), Mathematics (Ordinary Alternative/Foundation Level and; Home Economics (General), which is recognised only for St. Angela's College, Sligo.
 

GCE and GSCE
 

You need a pass in at least six subjects in accordance with College requirements with at least:

• GCE Advanced Level: Grade C in two recognised subjects and

• GCSE Level: Grade C in four recognised subjects.
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.

English Language Requirement:

IELTS :- 6.5

TOEFL :- 88

Fees: EU
€7,408 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition
€4,268 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student Contribution
€3,000 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Non EU
€23,140 p.a. 2022/23

EU Fees are comprised of Tuition + Student Contribution Charge + Student Levy** €140.  **Payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI. 

Career Opportunities
There are excellent employment opportunities for graduates. The demand from employers for well-qualified students with knowledge of how financial markets operate and how to use quantitative techniques to make informed investment decisions is substantial. The employment prospects from this degree programme are excellent, with challenging and financially rewarding opportunities in many different areas. These include:

• Financial services – opportunities for graduates exist right across the financial services sector, in investment, corporate and private banking, in currency trading, in credit risk and in management of hedge funds. Some of the world’s leading financial firms have hired our graduates, including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse.
• Actuarial profession – graduates can embark on a career as an actuary, working primarily in pensions, life insurance and investments. About a quarter of our graduates in recent years have gone on to complete postgraduate actuarial studies and some graduates have gone directly to positions as trainee actuaries.