| | 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).
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 the degrees listed below if you pass first year and meet the specific requirements to transfer as outlined:
- 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 the new MH410 BBS/BBA Finance degree if you successfully complete 1st year having studied either Finance or Economics, and 15 credits of Business (any of the three in Group 2)
- 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 - FN205 is a prerequisite for FN316 (Sustainable Finance), which is an optional module in Year 3. If students do not opt to take FN205 in Year 2, FN316 will not be available to them in Year 3.
| 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.
Notes - FN205 is a prerequisite for FN316 (Sustainable Finance), which is an optional module in Year 3. If students do not opt to take FN205 in Year 2, FN316 will not be available to them in Year 3.
- FN206 is a prerequisite for FN307 (Derivatives 1: Forwards, futures & swaps), which is an optional module in Year 3. If students do not opt to take FN206 in Year 2, FN307 will not be available to them in Year 3.
| 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.
Notes - FN205 is a prerequisite for FN316, which is an optional module in Year 3. If students do not opt to take FN205 in Year 2, FN316 will not be available to them in Year 3.
- FN206 is a prerequisite for FN307, which is an optional module in Year 3. If students do not opt to take FN206 in Year 2, FN307 will not be available to them in Year 3.
| 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.
Notes - Although EC399 is optional, students are strongly encouraged to select it if they are considering an Economics-related career and/or undertaking a master's qualification after graduation.
- Students who are considering undertaking a master's in Economics after graduation are strongly encouraged to select EC305.
- Students may select FN205 only if they have not taken it in Year 2.
- FN205 is a pre-requisite for FN316, so if students wish to register for FN316, they must have taken and passed FN205 in Year 2.
| 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.
Notes - Although EC399 is optional, students are strongly encouraged to select it if they are considering an Economics-related career and/or undertaking a master's qualification after graduation.
- Students who are considering undertaking a master's in Economics after graduation are strongly encouraged to select EC305.
- Students may select FN205 and/or FN206 but only if they have not taken them in Year 2.
- FN205 is a pre-requisite for FN316, so if students wish to register for FN316, they must have taken FN205 in Year 2.
- FN206 (Corporate Finance (Financial Management)) is a pre-requisite for FN307, so if students wish to register for FN307, they must have taken FN206 in Year 2.
| 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.
Notes - Students may select FN205 and/or FN206 but only if they have not taken them in Year 2.
- FN205 is a pre-requisite for FN316, so if students wish to register for FN316, they must have taken FN205 in Year 2.
- FN206 (Corporate Finance (Financial Management)) is a pre-requisite for FN307, so if students wish to register for FN307, they must have taken FN206 in Year 2.
| 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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