Courses

Course Details

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. 

English Language Requirements

Most courses at the University of Dublin have the following minimum language requirements. We advise you always check the exact entry requirements before applying to any course, don't forget we are always on hand to help

About University College Dublin

University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. In the top 1% of institutions worldwide in the 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was ranked 173rd in the world. In 2019, for the second year in a row, UCD was ranked number one in Ireland for graduate employability and 74th in the world in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings. UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the University has a student body of over 34,000 students, with over 8,000 international students drawn from 139 countries. Students are attracted to UCD by its teaching and research strength, the programme portfolio (UCD offers Ireland’s most comprehensive range of programmes recognised and valued by academic institutions and employers worldwide) and the holistic experience that is studying at UCD offers. The University's main Dublin campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of 133 hectares. World-leading facilities include the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science, UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD Lochlan Quinn School of Business and UCD Student Centre.

Course Details

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

English Language Requirements

Most courses at the University of Dublin have the following minimum language requirements. We advise you always check the exact entry requirements before applying to any course, don't forget we are always on hand to help

About University College Dublin

University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. In the top 1% of institutions worldwide in the 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was ranked 173rd in the world. In 2019, for the second year in a row, UCD was ranked number one in Ireland for graduate employability and 74th in the world in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings. UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the University has a student body of over 34,000 students, with over 8,000 international students drawn from 139 countries. Students are attracted to UCD by its teaching and research strength, the programme portfolio (UCD offers Ireland’s most comprehensive range of programmes recognised and valued by academic institutions and employers worldwide) and the holistic experience that is studying at UCD offers. The University's main Dublin campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of 133 hectares. World-leading facilities include the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science, UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD Lochlan Quinn School of Business and UCD Student Centre.

Course Details

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

English Language Requirements

Most courses at the University of Dublin have the following minimum language requirements. We advise you always check the exact entry requirements before applying to any course, don't forget we are always on hand to help

About University College Dublin

University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. In the top 1% of institutions worldwide in the 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was ranked 173rd in the world. In 2019, for the second year in a row, UCD was ranked number one in Ireland for graduate employability and 74th in the world in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings. UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the University has a student body of over 34,000 students, with over 8,000 international students drawn from 139 countries. Students are attracted to UCD by its teaching and research strength, the programme portfolio (UCD offers Ireland’s most comprehensive range of programmes recognised and valued by academic institutions and employers worldwide) and the holistic experience that is studying at UCD offers. The University's main Dublin campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of 133 hectares. World-leading facilities include the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science, UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD Lochlan Quinn School of Business and UCD Student Centre.