Courses :: Course - BSC ECONOMICS, MH415, ECON

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	Degree Overview This is the first integrated BSc/MSc degree in Economics in Ireland: having achieved 55% or more in the BSc Economics, students have the option to automatically progress to the MSc Economics programme. This results in an MSc degree after four years. This degree suits analytical students who have a passion to tackle pressing socioeconomic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, financial instability, gender and racial inequality and the effects of climate change. BSc Economics students learn to take a scientific, evidence-based approach in order to understand, critique and create policies to combat economic and social problems. Data analysis skills are developed steadily over the course of the degree. From first year, students learn how to do independent research, not just consume knowledge created by others. The focus on independent research allows students to flourish based on their individual curiosity and strengths. Throughout the degree, students take modules from a variety of disciplines such as Sociology, Geography, Law and Statistics. This allows students to develop synergies in their own research. Students benefit from a personal academic advisor who guides them throughout their studies.

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Degree Overview

This is the first integrated BSc/MSc degree in Economics in Ireland: having achieved 55% or more in the BSc Economics, students have the option to automatically progress to the MSc Economics programme. This results in an MSc degree after four years.
This degree suits analytical students who have a passion to tackle pressing socioeconomic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, financial instability, gender and racial inequality and the effects of climate change.
BSc Economics students learn to take a scientific, evidence-based approach in order to understand, critique and create policies to combat economic and social problems.
Data analysis skills are developed steadily over the course of the degree.
From first year, students learn how to do independent research, not just consume knowledge created by others. The focus on independent research allows students to flourish based on their individual curiosity and strengths.
Throughout the degree, students take modules from a variety of disciplines such as Sociology, Geography, Law and Statistics. This allows students to develop synergies in their own research.
Students benefit from a personal academic advisor who guides them throughout their studies.

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate Applicants Required to present 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O1/H5 Mathematics. MH415 Round 1 Points 2025: see above You do NOT need have taken Leaving Certificate Economics to study MH415. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

	How to apply
	APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

Career options:

After Graduation

Employers in all sectors, from government to financial services, have a growing need for economists who can analyse and interpret data.
BSc Economics graduates have the tools to become key players in business and in public policy and enjoy wide career choices - consultant, fund manager, investment banker, urban planner, journalist, teacher, policy maker as well as many other areas.
Students are entitled to automatically progress to the MSc Economics if they choose. This will provide the additional option of working as a professional economist in, for example, economic consultancies, policy institutes, the Central Bank, and various government departments.
Other postgraduate study options include finance, business, international development, public policy, public administration and data science.
According to Forbes, economics graduates earn very competitive salaries on average compared to most other fields. PayScale reports significant wage growth over the first ten years of a career, nearly doubling entry-level salaries.

Postgraduate options:

After Graduation

Employers in all sectors, from government to financial services, have a growing need for economists who can analyse and interpret data.
BSc Economics graduates have the tools to become key players in business and in public policy and enjoy wide career choices - consultant, fund manager, investment banker, urban planner, journalist, teacher, policy maker as well as many other areas.
Students are entitled to automatically progress to the MSc Economics if they choose. This will provide the additional option of working as a professional economist in, for example, economic consultancies, policy institutes, the Central Bank, and various government departments.
Other postgraduate study options include finance, business, international development, public policy, public administration and data science.
According to Forbes, economics graduates earn very competitive salaries on average compared to most other fields. PayScale reports significant wage growth over the first ten years of a career, nearly doubling entry-level salaries.

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

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