Finance - Research

The M.Litt. Programme is a structured research-based programme that extends over a minimum of two years and is aimed at high-performance students who wish to combine taught modules and independent research.

The degree is targeted at high performing students with a strong background in Economics, Finance or a quantitative discipline. Students are eligible for admission if they have obtained at least a 2.1 grade (or the equivalent) in: an honours degree in Finance or Economics, or a degree in which Finance or Economics formed a substantial component. an honours degree in which there was a substantial quantitative component, such as Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematical Physics or Statistics a postgraduate conversion course such as a Higher Diploma in Finance or similar. Applicants with a high 2.2 in an undergraduate Economics or Finance degree but with 2.1 standard in key modules may also be eligible; they will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Director. Minimum English language requirements: please visit here website for further information about English language and other requirements for international students at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/how-apply/english-language-requirements. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU International applicants.. Students without the above qualifications may wish to apply for the two-year MSc Finance (MHH74) Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850