BSc Economics and Finance

If you are eligible for EU fees* and applying for the first year of an undergraduate degree, you must apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO online at www.cao.ie.  

Application with state exams

Ireland (Leaving Certificate) 

The minimum entry requirements for Leaving Certificate students to BSc Economics and Finance are as follows:

• O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language, and two other recognised subjects
• H4 in Mathematics
• CAO Points 2025: 625

Please note the UCD general entry requirements to full-time Level 8 degree programmes in UCD are a minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades.

UK or EU

• For equivalent entry requirements information for A-Level/GCSE and other EU Applicants, please click here and follow the appropriate link.

Access or Progression Pathway to UCD 

• The Quinn School have a number of places to offer to eligible HEAR and DARE applicants. 
• If you are at least 23 years of age on the 1st January of the year you wish to enter; you can apply on the grounds of mature years. 

Detailed information on the above is available on the UCD Admissions webpage. 

International (Non-EU) applicants apply directly to UCD.

• BSc Economics & Finance - Apply Now. 
• Information about specific entry requirements for your country is available at the UCD Global website here.
• Visit the UCD Global website for information on joining UCD as an international student.
• Download the UCD Business, International (Non-EU) Prospectus