| | Economics - Double Major, Single Major, Major/ Minor or as a Minor 1st year - 15 credits of Economics (group 4)
- Choose up to 3 other subjects, which may include Critical Skills, from the 5 groups available (max 1 per group). Subject Groups.
2nd & 3rd year At the beginning of the second year, you can decide to continue as a BA Arts (MH101) student, taking Economics as a single major, as a double major, as a major/minor or as a minor with one of your other 1st year subjects.
Alternatively, you can transfer into one of MH401, MH402, MH403, MH415 or MH416 if you pass first year and meet the specific requirements to transfer as outlined below:
>You may transfer into MH401 (BA Finance) if you attain 50% in Economics and pass Accounting
>You may transfer into MH402 (BSc Quantitative Finance) if you pass and achieve an average of at least 60% in each of the following subjects: 15 credit Economics subject, 15 credit Mathematical Studies subject and 15 credit Computer Science subject and pass your other subject.
>You may transfer into MH403 (BA Accounting and Finance) if you take 22.5 credits in Accounting and attain 60%
>You may transfer into MH415 (BSc Economics) if you attain 60% in Economics and 60% in Mathematical Studies
>You may transfer into MH416 (BA International Finance and Economics) if you attain 50% in Economics and pass
15 credits in Mathematics and another subject from Chinese Studies, French, German, Spanish or Computer Science
Erasmus/Study Abroad option exists after the 2nd year. Students will be in Maynooth University campus for their final year. O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics recommended. Leaving Certificate Economics is NOT required. Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)  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 | | | Subject Overview
>Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks and regulators.
>Economics is not all about money and profits. Economics tackles problems such as: how to reduce gender inequality and racial discrimination; how to encourage international cooperation to address climate change; how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries; how to solve the housing crisis.
>Economics provides a framework for understanding these societal problems and using that understanding to make evidence-based policy recommendations.
>Economists often use statistical techniques to understand markets and how people respond to incentives.
>Economists also use game theory to analyse strategic interactions between firms, or other market participants.
>An Economics education provides students with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, including numerical and computing ability, as well as enhanced communication and presentation skills. These skills are highly valued by employers in all sectors from government to financial services.
- 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
- Recommend O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics.
| EC1F15 - ECONOMICS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory:  | | | | Year 2 | | | Subject Overview
>Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks and regulators.
>Economics is not all about money and profits. Economics tackles problems such as: how to reduce gender inequality and racial discrimination; how to encourage international cooperation to address climate change; how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries; how to solve the housing crisis.
>Economics provides a framework for understanding these societal problems and using that understanding to make evidence-based policy recommendations.
>Economists often use statistical techniques to understand markets and how people respond to incentives.
>Economists also use game theory to analyse strategic interactions between firms, or other market participants.
>An Economics education provides students with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, including numerical and computing ability, as well as enhanced communication and presentation skills. These skills are highly valued by employers in all sectors from government to financial services.
Note The optional module FN205 is a prerequisite for FN307 which is an optional module in the third year of the course. If students do not opt to take FN205 in Year 2 , they can do so in Year 3 but will then not be able to take FN307 as both modules are offered in semester 1. | EC2DM - ECONOMICS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks and regulators.
>Economics is not all about money and profits. Economics tackles problems such as: how to reduce gender inequality and racial discrimination; how to encourage international cooperation to address climate change; how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries; how to solve the housing crisis.
>Economics provides a framework for understanding these societal problems and using that understanding to make evidence-based policy recommendations.
>Economists often use statistical techniques to understand markets and how people respond to incentives.
>Economists also use game theory to analyse strategic interactions between firms, or other market participants.
>An Economics education provides students with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, including numerical and computing ability, as well as enhanced communication and presentation skills. These skills are highly valued by employers in all sectors from government to financial services.
Note The optional module FN205 is a prerequisite for FN307 which is an optional module in the third year of the course. If students do not opt to take FN205 in Year 2 , they can do so in Year 3 but will then not be able to take FN307 as both modules are offered in semester 1. | EC2MJ - ECONOMICS | Credits: 40 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks and regulators.
>Economics is not all about money and profits. Economics tackles problems such as: how to reduce gender inequality and racial discrimination; how to encourage international cooperation to address climate change; how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries; how to solve the housing crisis.
>Economics provides a framework for understanding these societal problems and using that understanding to make evidence-based policy recommendations.
>Economists often use statistical techniques to understand markets and how people respond to incentives.
>Economists also use game theory to analyse strategic interactions between firms, or other market participants.
>An Economics education provides students with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, including numerical and computing ability, as well as enhanced communication and presentation skills. These skills are highly valued by employers in all sectors from government to financial services.
Note The optional module FN205 is a prerequisite for FN307 which is an optional module in the third year of the course. If students do not opt to take FN205 in Year 2 , thy can do so in Year 3 but will then not be able to take FN307 as both modules are offered in semester 1. | EC2SM - ECONOMICS | Credits: 60 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks and regulators.
>Economics is not all about money and profits. Economics tackles problems such as: how to reduce gender inequality and racial discrimination; how to encourage international cooperation to address climate change; how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries; how to solve the housing crisis.
>Economics provides a framework for understanding these societal problems and using that understanding to make evidence-based policy recommendations.
>Economists often use statistical techniques to understand markets and how people respond to incentives.
>Economists also use game theory to analyse strategic interactions between firms, or other market participants.
>An Economics education provides students with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, including numerical and computing ability, as well as enhanced communication and presentation skills. These skills are highly valued by employers in all sectors from government to financial services. | EC2MI - ECONOMICS | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 3 | | | Subject Overview
>Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks and regulators.
>Economics is not all about money and profits. Economics tackles problems such as: how to reduce gender inequality and racial discrimination; how to encourage international cooperation to address climate change; how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries; how to solve the housing crisis.
>Economics provides a framework for understanding these societal problems and using that understanding to make evidence-based policy recommendations.
>Economists often use statistical techniques to understand markets and how people respond to incentives.
>Economists also use game theory to analyse strategic interactions between firms, or other market participants.
>An Economics education provides students with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, including numerical and computing ability, as well as enhanced communication and presentation skills. These skills are highly valued by employers in all sectors from government to financial services.
Note Students must not take EC327 if they have completed it in 2nd year. | EC3DM - ECONOMICS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks and regulators.
>Economics is not all about money and profits. Economics tackles problems such as: how to reduce gender inequality and racial discrimination; how to encourage international cooperation to address climate change; how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries; how to solve the housing crisis.
>Economics provides a framework for understanding these societal problems and using that understanding to make evidence-based policy recommendations.
>Economists often use statistical techniques to understand markets and how people respond to incentives.
>Economists also use game theory to analyse strategic interactions between firms, or other market participants.
>An Economics education provides students with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, including numerical and computing ability, as well as enhanced communication and presentation skills. These skills are highly valued by employers in all sectors from government to financial services.
- All students may select FN205.
- However, if student wish to register for FN316, they must take FN205. It is not permitted to take FN316 on its own.
| EC3MJ - ECONOMICS | Credits: 40 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks and regulators.
>Economics is not all about money and profits. Economics tackles problems such as: how to reduce gender inequality and racial discrimination; how to encourage international cooperation to address climate change; how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries; how to solve the housing crisis.
>Economics provides a framework for understanding these societal problems and using that understanding to make evidence-based policy recommendations.
>Economists often use statistical techniques to understand markets and how people respond to incentives.
>Economists also use game theory to analyse strategic interactions between firms, or other market participants.
>An Economics education provides students with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, including numerical and computing ability, as well as enhanced communication and presentation skills. These skills are highly valued by employers in all sectors from government to financial services.
- All students may select FN205.
- However, if student wish to register for FN316, they must take FN205. It is not permitted to take FN316 on its own.
| EC3SM - ECONOMICS | Credits: 60 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks and regulators.
>Economics is not all about money and profits. Economics tackles problems such as: how to reduce gender inequality and racial discrimination; how to encourage international cooperation to address climate change; how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries; how to solve the housing crisis.
>Economics provides a framework for understanding these societal problems and using that understanding to make evidence-based policy recommendations.
>Economists often use statistical techniques to understand markets and how people respond to incentives.
>Economists also use game theory to analyse strategic interactions between firms, or other market participants.
>An Economics education provides students with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, including numerical and computing ability, as well as enhanced communication and presentation skills. These skills are highly valued by employers in all sectors from government to financial services. | EC3MI - ECONOMICS | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | |
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