About Accounting And Finance in Dublin City University
Why do this course?
The goal of this degree is to give you in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspets of accounting and finance, as well as an understanding of the business, legal, taxation and IT context of this work.
The degree is structured around three main areas:
- Accounting: financial and management accounting are studied from Irish and international perspectives. Taxation, auditing and professional ethics modules are also offered.
- Finance: a thorough foundation in the principles of economics, corporate finance and topics such as investments is provided.
- Business: a rounded understanding of the principles of business is developed through the study of subjects such as commercial and company law, psychology, marketing, HR, management, communications, IT, and business strategy
You can also choose to study one of three European languages (French, German or Spanish) as part of the course. You can study a language throughout your degree or drop it after first year, depending on your preference.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Standard 12 through a recognised awarding body with average grades of 80% or above. Please note an average of all subjects studied will be taken. Mathematics and English must be included.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS for Undergraduate Programmes: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill.
- TOEFL: Total Score of 92. DCU Business School additionally requires all section scores 21 or above.
- PTE Academic: Minimum score of 63, with no section score below 59
Dublin City University Highlights
University Type |
Public University |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1975 |
No. of Campuses |
3 |
No. of Residence Halls |
3 |
International students |
2,337
71% in UG, 29% in PG courses |
Research Funding |
~35 million EUR |
Cost of Attendance |
~22,500 EUR |
Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
Work-Study |
Available |
Intake Type |
Semester wise |
Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
Dublin City University Average Tution fees And Other Expenses
Foreign students who wish to enrol at Dublin City University must be aware of the associated costs in order to budget appropriately and apply for scholarships when needed. The tuition costs for well-known programmes and other expenses related to studying in Ireland are covered below.
Tuition Fee for Dublin City University
Here are the details of the UG and PG fees for international students planning to study at any of the following faculties.
Programs |
UG (EUR) |
PG (EUR) |
Engineering |
15,000 |
17,000 |
Business |
14,000 |
16,000-19,000 |
Humanities |
15,000 |
15,000 |
Science |
15,000 |
15,000 |
Education |
12,600 |
13,700 |
Dublin City University Cost of Living
The cost of living here includes monthly expenses an international student would require to study at Dublin City University:
Expense |
Monthly Cost (EUR) |
Rent (On-campus) |
692-1216 |
Rent (Off-campus) |
850-1300 |
Food |
250 |
Travel |
132 |
Books and Materials |
75 |
Medical |
45 |
Miscellaneous |
178 |
Total |
Approximately 2,222 |