39 Economics BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Choosing Economics Economics can be taken as part of a BA Joint Honours degree (DN500), or as a single subject honours degree (DN510). It can also be taken part time (DN501). Check out the subjects you can study with Economics by looking at the diagram on page 33. Details of how to apply for these combinations, as part of DN500, are on page 184. DN500 also provides opportunities for those who decide at the end of first year that they wish to pursue the single subject degree.
Entry Requirements
CAO Code DN500 BA – Joint Honours – full time
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, A third language and three other recognised subjects, of which two must be minimum HC3.
Average 2010 CAO Points 415 Minimum 2010 CAO Points 365
Why is this subject for me? Economics explores how ordinary people – con- sumers and business people, public servants and politicians – make decisions, and how they choose between alternative ways of spending their money and using their skills, energy and time in a wide range of human endeavour. As well as standard subjects, economics can also throw light on decision-making in many diverse areas of life, from love and marriage to sports and crime. If you choose to take Economics you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in subjects that directly address issues relevant to the Irish economy and develop your compe- tence and skills to a high level.
What will I study? First Year
Macroeconomics (the study of the national economy) • Microeconomics (individual decision-making) • Quantitative Economics (Mathematics for economics) • Economics & Society
Second & Third Year Core courses in: Macroeconomics • Microeconomics • Quantitative Economics • Statistics
Tere is also a wide range of options, such as: Labour Economics • Economic History • Transport Economics • Te European Economy • Financial Economics • Behavioural Economics • International Trade • Health Economics
Te range of potential specialisations is exten- sive and the learning experience is captivating.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Graduates with a degree in Economics are well placed for a range of employment opportunities in both public and private sectors, including: A Banking
A Broadcasting A Journalism A Research A Communications, to name a few.
www.ucd.ie/myucd/arts economics@ucd.ie
A-Level/GCSE Entry Requirements Pages 176/177
Average Places 130 Length of Programme 3 Years
Progression Entry Routes (DN500/DN501) FETAC Entry Route — Yes See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
IT Transfer Route — None
CAO Code DN501 BA – Joint Honours – part time (day)
Many students also pursue graduate study in economics leading to master’s and PhD degrees.
International Study Opportunities International opportunities for Economics stu- dents fall into two categories. Recent European Erasmus programmes include: A Tilburg, Netherlands
A Namur, Belgium A Rome, La Sapienza, Italy
Recent non-EU exchanges include Australia, New Zealand and North Carolina, USA.
Paul
Higgins STUDENT
I had the opportunity to go to Hong Kong for two semesters in third year. I got to learn all about Asia, from an economic and cultural point of view, and met students from all corners of the globe. It is a once in a lifetime experience that I would
recommend to anyone interested in doing the Exchange programme. Te BA in economics provides a framework for understanding what drives the global economy, and is a great basis to build a future career in any field.
KEY FAC T The UCD School of Economics is home to some of Ireland’s leading economists, such as Professor Morgan Kelly, Colm McCarthy and Professor Karl Whelan.
Further information +353 1 716 8272/8505
facebook.com/UCDLife Undergraduate Office, UCD School of Economics, Newman Building (Room G215), Belfield, Dublin 4 Entry Requirements as above.
CAO Code DN510 Direct Entry
Subject Entry Requirements as above.
Special Entry Recommendation: You do not have to have taken Economics in secondary school or in the Leaving Certificate. We recommend, however, that students should have obtained a minimum Grade HC3/OB3 in Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Average CAO Points 2010 460 Minimum CAO Points 2010 435
A-Level/GCSE Entry Requirements Pages 176/177
Average Intake 20 Length of Programme 3 Years
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