Courses / Subject

See staff research interests at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/economics-finance-and-accounting/our-research

Entry to the programme normally requires students to have obtained at least a 2.I in Economics or Finance in their primary degree. However, the Department will also consider applications from students that have obtained at least a 2.I in a postgraduate Higher Diploma programme specializing in Economics or Finance.

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
• TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
• TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
• PTE (Pearson): 62

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MHH04 MLitt by Research Full-time
MHH05 MLitt by Research Part-time

In the first year (commencing September) students must register full-time and follow the programme of the MA in Economics or the MA in Finance. Once the
MA programme is successfully completed at honours level, the student develops a course of study which combines taught courses, potentially drawn from those listed below, reading courses and research under the guidance of his/her supervisory committee. At the end of the second year the student must present his/her thesis. 

Duration: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

ECONOMICS The MLitt programme extends over a minimum of two years. In the first year (commencing September) students must register full-time and follow the programme of the MSc in Economics. Once the MSc programme is successfully completed at honours level, the student develops a course of study which combines taught courses, reading courses and research under the guidance of his/her supervisory committee. At the end of the second year the student must present his/her thesis. Should the quality of the thesis meet the PhD standard, a grade of at least 60% in the programme, the student will be invited to continue in the PhD programme.  Closing date Rolling enrolment Commences September (or other agreed time)   Notes: All students should consult with their supervisor before registering for modules. This is especially important in the first year of your research studies as not all modules are suitable for Year 1 students. Modules with a FM or GST prefix are managed by the Research Development Office. Please consult with your supervisor before registering for these modules. Students who wish to register for FM and GST modules in semester 2 must contact the MU Research Skills Development Programme rsdp@mu.ie. ECR600 - ECONOMICS Credits: n/a Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ACADEMIC WRITING MODULE GST3 5 2 ECONOMETRICS 1 EC606A 7.5 1 ETHICS AND ACADEMIC PRACTICE FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS GST15 5 Year-Long GRANT MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE GST8 5 Year-Long MICROECONOMICS 2 EC602A 7.5 2 MICROECONOMICS I EC601A 10 1 PHD RESEARCH SEMINAR:RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES 1 EC805 5 Year-Long PHD RESEARCH SEMINAR:RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES 2 EC806 5 Year-Long PHD RESEARCH SEMINAR:RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES 3 EC808 5 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN POSTGRADUATE TEACHING & LEARNING : TUTORS & DEMONSTRATORS CTL1 5 1 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN POSTGRADUATE TEACHING & LEARNING : TUTORS & DEMONSTRATORS CTL1X 5 2 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS - THESIS COMPLETION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT GST11 5 2 RESEARCH FUNDING APPLICATION GST13 5 1 SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS 1 EC890 5 Year-Long SEMINAR SERIES EC857 5 Year-Long THE CRAFT AND LOGICS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH I SO802A 10 1

Financial & consulting institutions such as commercial banks, stockbrokers.

State institutions such as the Central Bank, Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority.

Research institutions such as ESRI

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site