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  • Public University, Estd 1997
  • Maynooth, Leinster
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MSc Economic & Financial Risk Analysis (Master of Science)

  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • IntakeFall: September 2025

Course Description

  • The MSc Economic and Financial Risk Analysis program was launched in response to the changing economic and financial environment. It provides students with international quality training in the fundamental concepts and tools required by the financial sector

  • The program emphasises ‘problem solving’ through a combination of theoretical principles and empirical tools. Successful graduates are equipped with a wide range of economic, financial, quantitative, and communication skills, thus opening up a diverse set of career opportunities, both within and outside the financial sector

  • Students take core modules in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics in the first semester

  • In the second semester, students take specialised field modules that include Financial Risk Analysis, Advanced Derivatives and Empirical Finance

  • The summer term of the second year is spent on either a three-month work placement or completing a research thesis

Start Dates and Fees

Course fees are indicative and should be viewed as an estimate. Connect with a counsellor to get an accurate figure for your course fees!

Duration1 Year
1st Year Tuition FeesEUR 14000
Intake
Intake
Fall: September 2025
Other Costs
Rent (off-campus) :3600.00
Utilities :450.00
Food :1080.00
Travel :180.00
Books & Materials :270.00
Clothes & Medical :405.00
Mobile :180.00
Social life :1170.00
Total :EUR 7335

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students are eligible for admission if they have obtained the equivalent of at least a 2.1 grade in:

  • an honours degree in Finance in which Finance formed a substantial component

  • an honours degree in Economics, or in which Economics formed a substantial component and that includes modules in finance - corporate finance, international macroeconomics or international finance or modules with the equivalent content

  • a postgraduate conversion course such as a Higher Diploma in Finance or similar

Applicants with a high 2.2 in an undergraduate Economics or Finance degree, but with 2.1 standard in key modules, may also be eligible and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Director


Additional Requirements
  • Transcript

  • Passport photo page scan (please ensure applicant name is included when saving the scanned document)

  • Two academic references (if GPA is below 3.0)

  • English language test score (if English is not applicant’s first language)


English Language Requirements
  • IELTS : 6.50
    With no less than 6.0 in each component
#301 - 400
in 2022
Economics & Econometrics THE (Times Higher Education)
#301 - 400
in 2022
Accounting & Finance THE (Times Higher Education)
  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • SpecializationEconomics
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • 1st Year Tuition FeesEUR 14000
  • Intake
    Fall: September 2025
  • Application FeesEUR 50
  • Exam Score
    IELTS 6.50
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