Griffith College Limerick

This honours degree programme prepares students for a career in accounting and finance. The course subjects are taught by highly qualified lecturing staff who are also experienced accountants. Their continued experience of accounting and finance, in the real commercial world, ensures the delivery of a relevant and up to date syllabus that will include interesting and pertinent case studies. In particular, students will study the impact of EU Law on accountancy.

In first year, students take subjects that are common to the BA (Hons) in Business Studies. This model gives students the flexibility to adjust their career choices if necessary.

Once completed, graduates will have all the necessary skills to pursue a dynamic and rewarding career in accounting and finance. Griffith College has designed this degree programme with the help and considerable expertise of its full-time and external lecturing staff, as well as a wide range of people in industry. As a result, the programme reflects the multiple requirements of today’s business and finance world.

Programme modules and content are subject to ongoing quality assurance reviews and evolve to reflect educational and industry developments.Learner protection for all HETAC programmes is provided in accordance with Section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999

Graduates of this programme may wish to pursue postgraduate studies in our Graduate Business School. They can also gain substantial examination exemptions from the following professional accountancy bodies:

While typical careers focus on the world of finance and accounting in particular, any aspect of the business arena is open to graduates. A significant advantage is the many exemptions from the professional exams for which graduates of the course are eligible. Students who do not wish to focus on a career as an accountant will find numerous opportunities in banking, stockbroking, currency trading, management, insurance or positions in the financial sector.

For Undergraduate courses

• Full time Applicants under 23 years of age should apply through CAO.

• Mature applicants for full time or part time and applicants under 23 years of age for part time should apply directly to Griffith College.

• International applicants should also apply directly.

• For further information on the correct application procedure for you, please contact the Admissions Office for more details.

DIRECT ENTRY STEPS 
Step 1 Fill out the online application form here.

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Download the application form here. Complete and send to our Admissions Office.

Step 2 Send a copy of prior qualifications by email.

Step 3 Our Admissions Team will endeavour to contact you within 5 working days if you are successful in gaining a place.

Click here for details on completing the application form.

Please note: all registration fees are included in the price.