Overview

Gain in-demand skills in Stata, Python, and financial data analytics while exploring real-world challenges in global markets, exchange rate dynamics, and risk management. With internship opportunities and expert-led learning, you’ll graduate career-ready and globally connected under the International Finance programme at University of Galway .

Careers

The MEconSc International Finance equips you with the analytical, technical, and global expertise needed to thrive in today’s competitive financial landscape. Designed with employability in mind, the programme prepares you for high-impact roles across the financial services sector, central banking, policymaking, and economic consultancy.

Where can this degree take you?

With strong foundations in economic theory and financial modelling, graduates are well positioned to work in:

Investment banking and asset management

International finance and global economic policy

Central banks and regulatory bodies

Financial consultancy and advisory services

ESG and sustainable finance

Risk management and data analytics

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Macroeconomic Theory and Policy

Microeconomic Theory

Applied Portfolio Management

Derivatives and Risk Management

Economics and the Global Economy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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More details

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and course quotas will be reviewed continuously throughout the application cycle.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 35 other Masters in Finance in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a H2.1 degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) with Economics to intermediate level.* Candidates with a significantly high H2.2 honours degree and who have achieved a 2.1 average in relevant Economics modules as their major, may also be considered. * By "intermediate level economics" we mean courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics at a level typically done in second or third year of an undergraduate programme. Accordingly people who have only studied one year of economics are not eligible for admission. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20750 EUR / year

≈ 20750 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

11700 EUR / year

≈ 11700 EUR / year

Additional Details

Student Levy €140

Living costs

Galway

Ireland

800 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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