Actuarial & Financial Studies
A good actuary requires a multidisciplinary education in areas such as mathematics, economics, finance, statistics, risk management, psychology and professional skills and ethics. Requires a combination of strong analytical skills, business knowledge and understanding of human behaviour to design and manage programs that manage risk and ensure adequate funding for the insurance and pension industry. Actuaries have traditionally worked mainly in the life insurance and pensions sectors, but are increasingly moving into wider areas where they can use their multidisciplinary approach. The course also opens up opportunities to work in finance, investment and business.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
Most Actuarial & Financial Studies graduates take positions as actuarial trainees in the following
- Life insurance
- Pensions
- Health insurance
- General insurance
GradDip Actuarial Science
The Graduate Diploma in Actuarial Science offers possible exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) Technical Core Subjects 1-8 (CT1-8) examinations. If you have previous actuarial exemptions, you can choose to study all or part of the curriculum to study the Core Applications 1 (CA1) program at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK). Therefore the program is suitable for students without; previous exemptions and students who wish to add existing exemptions.
Results of the Programme
Approach problems analytically, accurately and rigorously Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the basic skills required of the intern, including data collection methods, development of statistical methods, and analysis of statistical results. Demonstrate a strong command of appropriate computational methods Present technical material orally at a level appropriate to the audience Model real problems using the relevant framework and make predictions and analyze risks accordingly Prepare written reports in clear and precise language on technical subjects of statistics, actuarial and finance
Msc in Accounting and Financial Management
This program is designed to equip future accounting and finance professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed. The broad curriculum is flexibly tailored to those who wish to enhance the accounting or finance components of their undergraduate degree and wish to pursue a career in the field. This degree from a prestigious and accredited business school prepares graduates for Irish PLCs and multinationals, leading accountancy firms and accountancy roles in the financial sector.
Our location in Dublin and ongoing relationships with leading global companies and accounting firms help you present yourself confidently to the world's leading companies. Graduates of the program will begin their CIMA degree at the strategic case study level. This is the highest level of CIMA exams.
MSc Computing Science
The aim of the course is to provide you with the skills required to understand the entrepreneurship and innovation required in the software industry.
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
UCC Computer Science graduates understand how computer systems work and how we can harness their potential to develop the advanced computer applications our modern world depends on. The Bachelor of Computer Science is a full-time, four-year degree that covers all aspects of computer systems (both software and hardware) and ICT (information and communication technology), including software, database technology, computer networks, operating systems, and algorithms, information security, network technology and applications.
The College of Computing and Information Technology aims to ensure employability and has a compulsory internship module in Year 3. To complete the internship module, you will complete a Year 4 project supervised by one of our academic staff. It involves applying your knowledge to a technology challenge of your choice and helps develop your skills and understanding of computer science.
Internship:
In the 3rd year (at the end of the second semester), you complete a compulsory work placement which provides real-life experience in the workplace. The internship can last 6 or 12 months. Working in a corporate environment gives you additional skills that cannot be taught in a lecture or lab. You will work as part of a team to solve real problems with financial impact. The internship is jointly supervised by an academic officer and an employee of the company.
BSc (Hons) Data Science and Analytics
UCC's BSc DSA is one of only two such programs offered in Ireland, with dozens offered around the world. This program is for you if you have mathematical, logical and computational thinking skills, an inquisitive mind and a willingness to adapt. The degree is offered by the College of Computing and Information Technology and the Department of Statistics of UCC and is closely linked to the national SFI Center Insight - Center for Data Analysis.
UCC has unparalleled expertise in both statistics and computer science. Graduates of the UCC Bachelor of Science in Data and Analytics have huge opportunities in many different industries, as graduates with data expertise are in high demand worldwide. Almost all sectors of the economy and society need to understand the massive data available.
B.A. (Moderatorship) Honours/M.C.S. in Computer Science
Computer science is the study of everything related to computers and our relationship with them. Computer scientists are critical to the efficient functioning of modern societies, working in healthcare, security, banking and finance, transportation, and now increasingly communication through social networks. Computer professionals deal with theoretical issues, solve complex problems, and deal with ethical issues and society as a whole. The theoretical questions of computer science are related to the abstract concepts of computing and information.
B.A. Honours/M.A.I. Computer engineering
Students studying to be IT engineers apply for the engineering diploma (TR032). The first two years are common to all engineering majors, and at the end of the second year, students choose information technology as their major.
M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip. High Performance Computing
The College of Mathematics offers a one-year (full-time) M.Sc. in high-performance computing. The degree provides hands-on training in the emerging field of high-performance computing. The course aims to train students in the practical applications of effective technical calculation in industry, finance and science. The course includes computer architecture, software optimization, parallel programming, classical simulation and stochastic modelling.
Students have unlimited access to their teaching computing lab and Trinity College's High-Performance Computing Center facilities, which include massively parallel computers. Career opportunities include mathematical modelling, simulation and forecasting, database mining and resource management. The techniques covered during the year enable students to work with advanced software, including concurrent and concurrent software. High-performance engineering computing methods are becoming more common in research in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biotechnology, engineering and finance, and offer a wide range of options for students who want to explore further.
Computer Science
Information technology is all around us in our daily life. As smart, innovative and forward-thinking people continue to develop the technology, it can help us solve problems in many applications (eg traffic flow, climate modelling, disease research, systems engineering, business modelling and ecology). This degree prepares you for a career in computer science and information technology. It gives you in-depth knowledge of software engineering and the practical skills to apply this knowledge to the development of technology for computer games, mobile phones, the Internet, web applications, entertainment systems and many other computer products.
MSc in Computing (with Major Options)
The MSc in Computing offers a choice of Majors, designed to equip graduates with a range of cutting-edge skills, enabling them to produce high-quality software and systems that deliver solutions to business and the economy.
- Major 1 - Artificial Intelligence (This Major is available Full Time Only)
- Major 2 - Secure Software Engineering (This Major is available both Full Time and Part Time)
- Major 3 - Data Analytics (This Major is available both Full Time and Part Time)
- Major 4 - FinTech & Technology Innovation (This Major is available Part Time only)
Business Studies
The graduate course in business studies aims to give you an introduction to the fundamentals of business and lead you to a specialization in economics, management, finance, marketing, HR or business analysis. New for 2021 is the Business Analytics major, which aims to equip students with business analytics skills that are in demand in all sectors.
We aim to stimulate and grow the imagination of graduates, giving them the skills to find solutions to business problems. The four-year course includes an optional 11-month paid internship, which provides the opportunity to experience working in a real business environment. Alternatively, you can spend a year at one of our partner universities in Europe
BA ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
To become a professional accountant, you must successfully complete three professional qualifications and an internship. Once you have successfully completed the BA degree in Accounting and Finance, you will be exempt from Level 1 of these professional exams (CAP1 exams run by Chartered Accountants Ireland and the equivalent ACCA, CIMA and CPA professional accountancy exams). You will learn to compile, analyze, interpret and communicate important information about the activities of the company, whether it is a small business, a listed company or a non-governmental organization (NGO). You have the option of completing a four-year degree with an internship at a leading accountancy firm or studying abroad, combining your studies at Maynooth University with an understanding of industry or other cultures. Accounting is the main part of the degree studied in economics and economics.
MA ACCOUNTING
If you are interested in helping an accountant, but your bachelor's degree is not related to accounting, this is the program for you. This 2-year intensive conversion course includes a Professional Diploma in Accounting in Year 1 and a 1-year Master in Accounting in Year 2. First-year students must achieve an average of at least 60% in their first-year modules to continue on the course. One of the main aims of the program is for graduates to be eligible for exemptions from the CAP1 and CAP2 Chartered Accountants Ireland, LW, PM, TX, FR and FM and AA professional qualifications and equivalent exemptions from the professional qualification on successful completion of the program other accounting institutions.
We constantly review and change course content to ensure that the content and focus of all course modules will also help prepare you for the final stages of your professional accountant qualification. In addition to the mentioned examination exceptions, the student is directed to develop the key skills necessary for an accountant in a constantly changing business and ethical environment.
M.ED. IN ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Adult and Community Education Medicine is particularly suitable for those seeking opportunities to understand the connections between theoretical frameworks and the assumptions underlying work practice. This program offers participants the opportunity to: critically reflect on their experiences in the field and develop a public discourse on social justice and critical citizenship you will have a thorough foundation and understanding of the background and implications of adult and community education research
MSc Computer Science - Data Analytics
This is an advanced master's degree program offered full-time for one year, providing graduates in computer science and closely related fields with in-depth knowledge and skills in the emerging growth field of data analytics and data science. The MSc in Data Analytics is delivered by a highly regarded team of researchers based at the University of Galway who are recognized as international experts in their field. Some of the subject areas include big data analysis, advanced data mining and machine learning, deep learning, information retrieval, natural language processing, data visualization, web mining, linked data analysis, simulation and modelling, and digital image processing.
This program is aimed at graduates with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field. This is not a conversion course and it is assumed that students are already at a very high technical level in terms of the technical elements of their computer background.
PDip Data Analytics and Visualisation
This course is designed to train and equip graduates to prepare them for the growing opportunities to work as data analysts in demand across a wide range of industries including finance, management, manufacturing, food, healthcare and media. The course emphasizes the development of a strong theoretical and applied foundation and builds on our existing data science and analytical strengths in the School of Information Technology and the Insight Institute, as well as our experience of completing successful Masters's in Data Analytics.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible for the highly successful MSc Data Analytics or MSc Artificial Intelligence, offering more in-depth and specialized training in advanced data science or artificial intelligence topics such as machine learning. Transfer to these programs requires funds and at least a high 2:1 standing in undergraduate studies at the discretion of the program director.
MSc Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing areas of ICT and science. It has the potential to positively transform every aspect of our lives, from smart cities and autonomous vehicles to better healthcare and a low-carbon economy. Artificial intelligence is capable of providing intelligent solutions to help us tackle many of today's biggest societal challenges. Be part of this exciting development by joining the one-year MSc in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
This program is aimed at graduates with a basic qualification in Computer Science or a related field. This is not a refresher course but assumes that students already have a very high technical level of computer science training. The full-time MSc in Artificial Intelligence is taught by recognized interdisciplinary experts from the University of Galway. Over two semesters, it covers many complementary areas of AI, including deep learning, natural language processing, optimization and reinforcement. In addition, students reinforce their new skills in a 30-credit project completed over the summer. Here, students can have the opportunity to work with a research group or industrial partner.