Financial Analysis (HDip)

University of Galway entry requirement: The programme is open to degree holders from a university or other recognised degree-awarding body. Applicants should hold an NQAI Level 8 qualification or equivalent; IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable.

HCI/Springboard+ Eligibility Requirement:

You must:

1. be living full-time in the Republic of Ireland
2. have your own, valid PPS Number
3. meet the nationality/visa requirement
   
   • You are an EU/EEA/UK/Swiss national or:
   • You have Stamp 4/Stamp 4 EU FAM, Stamp 5, or Stamp 6 on your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card. This includes those resident here on Stamp 4 on the basis of:
     • having permission to remain in Ireland as a family member of an EU citizen or;
     • having official Refugee/Subsidiary Protection status in Ireland /being here on the basis of refugee family reunification or;
     • having been granted Humanitarian Leave to Remain in the State (prior to the Immigration Act 1999) or;
     • having permission to remain following the Minister’s decision not to make a deportation order.
4. have lived in either the EU, the EEA, the UK, Switzerland for at least 3 out of the last 5 years
   • Any period the Department of Justice can count towards Citizenship can count towards residency (except stamp 2 & 2 a).
   • If you have Refugee/Subsidiary Protection status in Ireland, residency is counted from the date you applied for International Protection.

   Note 1: Applicants who are in receipt of an eligible DSP payment are not expected to demonstrate that they meet the Nationality/Visa requirement or 3 of the previous 5 years EU/EEA/UK/Swiss residency requirement.

   Note 2: The process for determining eligibility is undertaken by the third level institution to which the student is attending.

5. have completed a level 8 degree or have recognised equivalent prior learning if applying to a level 8 or level 9 course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry may be considered. Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications for entry purposes, but have relevant work experience in the financial, banking or business sectors, may be entitled to apply under the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. Further information is available on the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning website. 

Recognition of Prior Learning for module exemptions is not available on this programme due to external professional accreditation requirements.

- No prior knowledge of business is required

- Students are exposed to a broad spectrum of modules across accountancy, economics and management

- Excellent career opporunities in finance, accounting and fintech

- The advanced financial knowledge and expertise learned on this programme are highly sought after by employers. 

- A unique opportunity to gain a highly sought after Level 8 qualification for free or at a highly discounted rate

- Exemptions from ACCA examinations

The finance industry is highly competitive, and having this Diploma will give graduates an edge over other candidates when applying for jobs. It demonstrates one's commitment to the field and one's proficiency in analysing financial data, which is a crucial skill in many finance-related roles. Graduates can expect to secure a position in the financial, banking or business sector.

For graduates already working in the finance field, the Diploma in Financial Analysis can open up opportunities for career advancement. It can help them specialise in areas such as investment analysis, financial planning, risk management, or portfolio management. 

This programme will suit both business and non business graduates.

*A 10% course fee contribution (€600) for graduate conversion courses is applicable for employed participants and recent graduates.

For 25/26 entrants, where the course duration is greater than 1 year, there is an inflationary increase approved of 3.4% per annum for continuing years fees.

The formerly self-employed not in receipt of a DEASP payment must also pay 10%. This is payable directly to the provider.

There are no tuition fees for DEASP customers or Returners but any subsequent costs such as travel, and course materials must be borne by the participant.

For further details see https://springboardcourses.ie/faq

Application via Springboard website. Information on how to apply: here.

Further information contact us:
E: HCIBusiness@universityofgalway.ie

Programme Director:
E: natasha.caulfield@universityofgalway.ie