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Economics  (ECS4)

BSc (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2024/2025
School
School of Economics
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
8
Award
Bachelor of Science
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Professor Orla Doyle
Overall Programme Credits:
180
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 1: 55
Stage 2: 50
Stage 3: 50
Stage 4: 50

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is a single major in Economics, where students receive a degree in economics but not in any other subject. It is intended for students who really want to focus on economics and study the topic in great depth.

In your first year (called Stage 1) you take 12 modules over two semesters. For students choosing to take Economics as a single subject, eight of these modules are in economics, and four are in other subjects.

In your second and third years, you also get the chance to take a small number of elective modules from any School across the University during their degree programme.

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, workshops and small group settings in classrooms and computer labs with online support and eLearning content. The degree gives a strong preparation to students for careers in government, private consultancy firms and media, and for postgraduate studies that lead to careers in academia, central banks and leadership roles in industry, public and voluntary sectors.


1 - Understand basic models of microeconomics and macroeconomics as well as their application in selected subfields (such as health, international trade, labour and transport) and be able to evaluate and synthesise economic theories and models
2 - Undertake data analysis using statistical and econometric approaches, and use econometric software
3 - Develop problem solving skills and a capacity to apply these skills in a variety of contexts
4 - Understand the role and development of policy in a number of different settings, and analyse the impact and implications of economic policies on different groups (individuals, households, firms or other agents)
5 - Work individually and in teams to identify relevant research questions and undertake economic research projects
6 - Communicate economic arguments and analysis to specialist and non-specialist audiences
7 - Distinguish good quality analysis and data as well as being able to find literature and data from reliable sources
8 - Design, execute and analyse surveys
9 - Understand and debate different perspectives on economic argument, models, theories and doctrines and have knowledge of contemporary economic issues
10 - Have a broad awareness of related disciplines and fields of study and understand the impact of economic solutions in a societal and global context
11 - Have the capacity to engage in life-long learning

If you choose to take Economics as a single subject to degree level you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a range of modules that have direct relevance to the development of policies that have made Ireland such a successful economy.

It is not necessary to have taken Economics to Leaving Certificate. Nor is Higher Level Mathematics required. However, Economics at UCD is a somewhat mathematical subject and an aptitude for thinking mathematically and manipulating numbers is required. Students who have achieved a grade less than O3/H7 in Leaving Cert Math (or equivalent) must take an additional math module to provide them with sufficient mathematical background.

In your first year (called Stage 1) you take 12 modules over two semesters. Eight of these modules are core economics modules. You may choose the remaining four modules from across the university.

Stage 2 students progress with a major in Economics. Students also take four elective modules from within or outside their main subject area at Stages 2 and 3 of their degree programme.

At Stage 1 you will be introduced to general economic topics through the Introduction to Economics and Exploring Economics modules, followed by more comprehensive analyses of microeconomics (individual consumers, firms, etc.) and macroeconomics (the economy as a whole). You will gain diverse analytical skills in modules on Quantitative Economics, Data Analysis for Economists, and Statistics for Economists.

In Stages 2and 3 you will develop your skills and knowledge of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Quantitative Economics and Econometrics (applied statistics). You can also choose to specialise in specific areas such as Health Economics, Transport Economics, Development Economics, Rural and Urban Economics. The choice of module options in this degree ranges from Game Theory to International Trade, from the Economics of Public Policy to the Economics of Human Behaviour.

As a “single major,” you also participate in three workshop modules where you do hands-on research in economics through assignments such as group work, presentations, and a capstone research project culminating in a major essay.

The choice is extensive and the learning experience is captivating. A full description of the programme framework and modules offered can be found in the UCD School of Economics' Undergraduate Handbook at www.ucd.ie/economics/.

Student exchanges are available with the following universities: Tilburg, the Netherlands, Namur, Belgium , La Sapienza, Rome, Italy, as well as in partner universities in North America, Asia, Australia and Europe, including: University of California, Santa Cruz, University of California, Berkeley, University of Melbourne, Australia. 

You may apply to study abroad for either a trimester or a year through the Erasmus programme or on a non-EU exchange. UCD has over 200 Erasmus partners in Europe and an increasing number of non-EU exchange agreements with universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and elsewhere.

Economics graduates are in high demand – our graduates work in Bank of Ireland, Price Waterhouse Cooper, KPMG, Paddy Power and Deloitte. Economics graduates can expect to have direct access to Economics, Business and Finance Master’s.

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Stage 3

Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the level 2 and level 3 options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list.
Students are also required to select at least 5 credits from the Economics list.
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.

Stage 4

Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the level 2 and level 3 options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list.
Students are also required to select at least 5 credits from the Economics list.
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
ECON10730 Data Analysis for Economists Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ECON10740 Exploring Economics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ECON10770 Introduction to Economics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ECON10790 Mathematics for Economists Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ECON10010 Principles of Microeconomics Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ECON10020 Principles of Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ECON10800 Stats Methods for Economists Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ECON20130 Economic History: From the Middle Ages to the Second World War Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
GEOG10130 Geography Matters Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
GEOG10140 Mapping a Sustainable World Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
MST10010 Calculus I Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
SOC10010 Foundations of Sociological Thought Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
SOC10020 Introduction to Sociology Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
GEOG10080 Dynamic Earth Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
GEOG10100 People, Places, Regions Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
MST10030 Linear Algebra I Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
POL10120 Foundations in Global Development Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
POL10180 Foundations of Pol Theory Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
SOC10060 Ireland in Comparative Perspective Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
SOC10070 Sociological Analysis and Research Design Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
ECON20010 Intermediate Microeconomics I Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
MATH20330 Optimisation for Economics Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
ECON30130 Econometrics: Applying Statistics to Economic Data Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
ECON20020 Intermediate Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
ECON20180 Intermediate Microeconomics II Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 5 of:
Select a minimum of 5 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20060 Irish Economy: Policy Making in a Global Context Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 5 of:
Select a minimum of 5 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20080 Economic Policy Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 5 of:
Select a minimum of 5 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20190 Introduction to Financial Economics Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 5 of:
Select a minimum of 5 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20100 Game Theory Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 5 of:
Select a minimum of 5 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20120 The Economics of the European Union: Institutions, Policies and Crises Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 5 of:
Select a minimum of 5 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20160 Economics of the Environment Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 5 of:
Select a minimum of 5 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20230 Economics, Organisation and Management Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
ECON30620 Economics Research Project 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  20
Stage 3 Core Modules
ECON30290 Advanced Microeconomics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
ECON30120 Advanced Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Additional option modules can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30540 Advd Econometrics: Time Series Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Additional option modules can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30530 Advanced Econometrics: Microeconometrics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
CHN30060 Chinese Economy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30100 The Economics of Health and Health Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30150 International Money and Banking Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30180 Industrial Economics: Economics of Business Strategy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30270 Behavioural Economics and Public Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30360 Labour Economics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30400 Political Economy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30410 Development Economics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30520 R for Economists Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30540 Advd Econometrics: Time Series Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30570 Economic Growth Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30590 Economics of Gender Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30610 Economics of Natural Resources Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30630 Economics of Corporate Finance Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
FIN30200 Econometrics of Financial Markets Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30160 International Trade Economics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30170 Intermediate Financial Economics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30190 Public Economics: Government Spending, Taxation and Public Choice Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30260 The Economics of the Transport Sector Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30500 Field Experiments Social Sci Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30530 Advanced Econometrics: Microeconometrics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30580 Economics of Betting Markets Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30600 Economics of Climate Change Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select up to one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfil their Stage 3 option requirement. Students may select one of the below modules in place of an elective.
ECON20060 Irish Economy: Policy Making in a Global Context Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select up to one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfil their Stage 3 option requirement. Students may select one of the below modules in place of an elective.
ECON20080 Economic Policy Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select up to one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfil their Stage 3 option requirement. Students may select one of the below modules in place of an elective.
ECON20190 Introduction to Financial Economics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select up to one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfil their Stage 3 option requirement. Students may select one of the below modules in place of an elective.
DEV20130 Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select up to one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfil their Stage 3 option requirement. Students may select one of the below modules in place of an elective.
ECON20100 Game Theory Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select up to one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfil their Stage 3 option requirement. Students may select one of the below modules in place of an elective.
ECON20120 The Economics of the European Union: Institutions, Policies and Crises Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select up to one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfil their Stage 3 option requirement. Students may select one of the below modules in place of an elective.
ECON20160 Economics of the Environment Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select up to one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfil their Stage 3 option requirement. Students may select one of the below modules in place of an elective.
ECON20230 Economics, Organisation and Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
ECON30620 Economics Research Project 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  20
Stage 4 Core Modules
ECON30290 Advanced Microeconomics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
ECON30120 Advanced Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Additional option can be selected n place of an elective.
ECON30540 Advd Econometrics: Time Series Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Additional option can be selected n place of an elective.
ECON30530 Advanced Econometrics: Microeconometrics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
CHN30060 Chinese Economy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30100 The Economics of Health and Health Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30150 International Money and Banking Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30180 Industrial Economics: Economics of Business Strategy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30270 Behavioural Economics and Public Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30360 Labour Economics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30400 Political Economy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30410 Development Economics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30520 R for Economists Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30540 Advd Econometrics: Time Series Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30570 Economic Growth Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30590 Economics of Gender Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30610 Economics of Natural Resources Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30630 Economics of Corporate Finance Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
FIN30200 Econometrics of Financial Markets Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30160 International Trade Economics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30170 Intermediate Financial Economics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30190 Public Economics: Government Spending, Taxation and Public Choice Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30260 The Economics of the Transport Sector Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30500 Field Experiments Social Sci Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30530 Advanced Econometrics: Microeconometrics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30580 Economics of Betting Markets Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 10CR:
Students are required to select a minimum of 15 credits of options from the two options lists below, at least 10 credits of which must be selected from the following level 3 list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from the level 2 or level 3 list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
ECON30600 Economics of Climate Change Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfill their Stage 4 option requirements. Additional option modules can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20060 Irish Economy: Policy Making in a Global Context Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfill their Stage 4 option requirements. Additional option modules can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20080 Economic Policy Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfill their Stage 4 option requirements. Additional option modules can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20190 Introduction to Financial Economics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfill their Stage 4 option requirements. Additional option modules can be selected in place of electives.
DEV20130 Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfill their Stage 4 option requirements. Additional option modules can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20100 Game Theory Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfill their Stage 4 option requirements. Additional option modules can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20120 The Economics of the European Union: Institutions, Policies and Crises Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfill their Stage 4 option requirements. Additional option modules can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20160 Economics of the Environment Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students may select one of the following Level 2 modules to fulfill their Stage 4 option requirements. Additional option modules can be selected in place of electives.
ECON20230 Economics, Organisation and Management Spring  5

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Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHSOC009 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

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47

BHSOC015 Stage 4 - 50.00%
Stage 3 - 30.00%
Stage 2 - 20.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47