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This programme is aimed at students who wish to understand how economic principles influence the behaviour of individuals, firms and communities, and how institutions can intervene to achieve certain economic outcomes.
Students will be provided with thorough foundations in microeconomic and macroeconomic modelling and their applications in subfields (such as trade, health, education and transport). Students will develop skills in data analysis, and be supported in the development of their analytical and problem-solving skills as well as in the application of these skills to understanding real economic issues both past and present.
We value critical thinking about economic issues; an ability to cast problems in an economic framework and resolve complex problems using economic analysis tools. Students will be provided with a structured approach to developing skills of analysis, problem design and resolution using economic theory, data analysis and statistical methods, delivered via lectures, seminars and workshops in classrooms and computer labs with online support and eLearning content.
The degree complements skills developed in other subject areas in the BA programme and prepares students for careers in government, private consultancy firms, teaching and media, and for postgraduate studies that lead to careers in academia, central banks and leadership roles in industry, public and voluntary sectors.
After Year 2, you are encouraged to spend a year at another European university through the Erasmus exchange scheme, or through other international exchanges at non-European universities; when you return to UCD and have completed the final year of your degree, you are awarded a BA (International) degree.
The year abroad takes place when you have accumulated at least 110 credits and satisfied any subject prerequisites, adding a fourth year to the BA programme and turning it into a BA International.
A wide range of employment opportunities in the public and private sector is available to you, both in Ireland and abroad.
Areas include the print and broadcasting media, the civil service, the diplomatic service, business, administration and research, as well as careers as public representatives and in academic life.
UCD School of Economics,
Rm G215, Newman Building,
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 8272/8505/8335
Email:economics@ucd.ie
Web:www.ucd.ie/economics
Stage 2 students must take 25 credits. This includes three core modules and two option modules.
Students are required to select a minimum of FIVE option modules in stage 3, FOUR of which must be level 3. The remaining option(s) may be level 2 or level 3.
Students are required to select a minimum of FIVE option modules in stage 4, FOUR of which must be level 3. The remaining option(s) may be level 2 or level 3.
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHACS001 | Stage 3 - 50.00% Stage 2 - 50.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |