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Economics  (ECC3)

BSc (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2024/2025
School
School of Economics
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
8
Award
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Professor Orla Doyle
Overall Programme Credits:
240
Programme Credits:
N/A
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 1: 15
Stage 2: 15
Stage 3: 15
Stage 4: 15

Curricular information is subject to change.

UCD is Ireland’s Global University and its largest university with a track record in empowering students to enter a diverse range of careers that reflects the most diverse curriculum on the Island of Ireland. Consistently, over 90% of graduates are employed or in further study or training 9 months following course completion. The QS World Ranking on Graduate Employability has placed UCD at number 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employability since 2018. On the global stage UCD leads the Irish higher education sector and is the only Irish university to be ranked inside the world’s top 80 for Graduate Employability.

At University College Dublin we are aware that for many students, programme outcomes in terms of graduate jobs and career options is important. The purpose of this statement is to help you understand and appreciate the range of skills you may develop during your time at UCD and how you may develop your employability. Visit the UCD Careers Networks website and MyCareer, the UCD Career management Platform, to access career information, internships and graduate roles as well as information about the range of initiatives, supports and events available to you.

This programme provides opportunities for students to develop in areas such as:
  • Numeracy
  • Writing
  • Researching
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Presentations
  • Teamwork
  • Professionalism, e.g. internships, work experience
  • Global awareness
  • Social responsibility
  • Critical thinking


This programme supports students’ career development and employability through:
  • Career development initiatives with UCD Careers Network
  • Career and professional development e.g. internships and work placements
  • Enhancing digital literacy skills
  • Development of critical thinking, problem solving skills and decision-making e.g. through individual and group projects and assignments
  • Development of self-reflection skills


Stage 3

Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.

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
 ECON10770 Introduction to Economics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 ECON10010 Principles of Microeconomics Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 ECON10020 Principles of Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 ECON20010 Intermediate Microeconomics I Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 ECON20020 Intermediate Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 ECON20100 Game Theory Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30100 The Economics of Health and Health Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30150 International Money and Banking Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30180 Industrial Economics: Economics of Business Strategy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30360 Labour Economics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30400 Political Economy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30410 Development Economics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30520 R for Economists Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30570 Economic Growth Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30590 Economics of Gender Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30610 Economics of Natural Resources Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30630 Economics of Corporate Finance Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30130 Econometrics: Applying Statistics to Economic Data Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30160 International Trade Economics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30170 Intermediate Financial Economics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.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 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30260 The Economics of the Transport Sector Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30500 Field Experiments Social Sci Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30580 Economics of Betting Markets Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 15CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits from the option list below. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30600 Economics of Climate Change Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30100 The Economics of Health and Health Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30150 International Money and Banking Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30180 Industrial Economics: Economics of Business Strategy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30270 Behavioural Economics and Public Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30290 Advanced Microeconomics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30360 Labour Economics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30400 Political Economy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30410 Development Economics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30520 R for Economists Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30540 Advd Econometrics: Time Series Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30570 Economic Growth Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30590 Economics of Gender Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30610 Economics of Natural Resources Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30630 Economics of Corporate Finance Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30130 Econometrics: Applying Statistics to Economic Data Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30120 Advanced Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30160 International Trade Economics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30170 Intermediate Financial Economics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30260 The Economics of the Transport Sector Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30500 Field Experiments Social Sci Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30580 Economics of Betting Markets Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Please choose 15 credits from the below list of options. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30600 Economics of Climate Change Spring  5

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