Financial Service courses

University of Limerick

Financial Services Msc in University of Limerick

  • Duration : 1 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : € 13,814 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 90
  • PTE : 61


About Financial Services Msc in University of Limerick

The MSc in Financial Services was designed to equip students with the balance of academic knowledge and technical skills required for high value-added positions in the Financial Services industry in Ireland and abroad.  Includes Trading Floor Certification and an international business trip. Facilitates subsequent professional accreditation within the international Financial Services industry.

The MSc in Financial Services was designed to equip students with the balance of academic knowledge and technical skills required for high value-added positions in the Financial Services industry in Ireland and abroad. In particular, the MSc curriculum has been designed to facilitate subsequent professional accreditation within the international Financial Services industry, thereby underpinning both the long-term value and the international portability of the MSc as a postgraduate qualification.

  • To prepare students for high-level professional positions in the Financial Services industry
  • To provide an opportunity for students to engage in significant and appropriate research
  • To provide a source of highly skilled graduates to help underpin the growth of the Financial Services industry in Ireland

Academic qualification equivalents

  • A four-year or three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university. First-division results are required with a minimum overall grade of 60%*.
  • Particular programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.  

         *The programmes listed below have specific entry requirements. Please read carefully if you are interested in applying to one of these       programmes.

Masters of Mechanical Engineering/Aeronautical Engineering

  • Students are required to hold a four-year or a three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum average score of 70% or above and no backlogs.
  • Students for both courses must also submit a written paper outlining the details of their Final Year Project as part of the application. 

MSc. Nursing

  • A four-year or three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a first-level university. First-division results are required with a minimum overall grade of 65%.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.

    *Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.

    **Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted. 

  • TOEFL : 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
  • PTE: a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)

University of Limerick Highlights 

University type Public
Campus setting Suburban
Academic calendar Semester based
International students 2000+
Total courses 170+
No of Campuses 1
Number of residence halls 8
Number of faculties 5
Number of teaching staff 1700
Applications accepted Online
Mode of program Full time, part time and online
Financial aid Scholarship, loans and grants

University of Limerick Cost of Living

The estimated cost of living for one academic year (9 months) at UL is:

Expenses Cost in EUR
Campus Accommodation 4,913
Books & Supplies 450
Food 2,700
Immigration Registration Fees 300
Health Insurance 500
Miscellaneous 2,300-2,500
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

€ 13,814

Total

€ 13,814