The BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance is designed to equip students with the analytical skills, economic knowledge, and strategic insight required for a successful career in accounting, finance, and the wider business sector.
Throughout this honours degree, students develop strong technical expertise in accounting and financial management while learning how to apply this knowledge in real-world business contexts. The programme places particular emphasis on using financial information to support strategic decision-making and create value for organisations and stakeholders.
This accounting and finance degree prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities within the financial services industry, corporate finance, and professional accounting practice. Modules are delivered by highly qualified lecturers who are also experienced accounting professionals, ensuring that the syllabus remains current, industry-relevant, and informed by real commercial experience. Practical case studies and applied learning approaches further enhance career readiness and professional competence.
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Course Start Date | 14th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 31st May 2029 |
| Course Duration | 3 years full-time, part-time & blended learning options |
| Course Time | Full Time: 4 - 5 days per week. Part Time: 2 - 3 evenings per week. Blended Learning: One/two Saturday on campus per month, supported by weekly pre-recorded lecture videos & evening Zoom webinar every 2 - 3 weeks. |
| Course Fee | Visit https://www.griffith.ie/faculties/business/courses/ba-hons-accounting-finance for course fees |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants under 23 years of age on the 1st of January of the entry year must apply through the CAO with CAO code GC201 (Cork) and/or GC401 (Dublin). Please consult the CAO.ie website for information on important dates for applications. Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: 2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades, to include a language (English, Irish or another language) and Maths. QQI Level 5 Award A minimum Full QQI Level 5 Award with 3 Distinctions and a Pass or higher in all other remaining subjects. Applicants over 23 years of age on or before the 1st of January of the entry year, can apply as mature students. Mature students must apply to Griffith College directly online using the Apply Online facility on the website homepage or the button below. Mature applicants will be asked for a copy of their passport. |
| Career Path | While this program traditionally prepares students for careers in finance and accounting, it opens doors across the broader business landscape. Graduates benefit from exemptions from key professional exams, giving them a head start in their careers. Even for those not aiming to become accountants, the course equips students with skills for roles in banking, stockbroking, currency trading, management, insurance, and other areas of the financial sector - making it a versatile choice for anyone exploring business opportunities. |
| Course Code | GC401 (Dublin); GC201 (Cork) |
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