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Economics  (ECW2)

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:
240
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: 20
Stage 2: 30
Stage 3: 30
Stage 4: 30

Curricular information is subject to change.

Stage 3

Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits from the options lists below. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.

Stage 4

Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list.





In order to complete your Undergraduate degree, you must earn at least 40 credits at level 3 or above. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet this requirement.

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
 ECON10030 Introduction to Quantitative Economics Autumn  5
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
 ECON20040 Statistics for Economists 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 2 of:
Select a minimum of 2 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 2 of:
Select a minimum of 2 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 2 of:
Select a minimum of 2 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 2 of:
Select a minimum of 2 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 MATH20330 Optimisation for Economics Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Select a minimum of 2 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 DEV20130 Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Select a minimum of 2 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON20100 Game Theory Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Select a minimum of 2 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 2 of:
Select a minimum of 2 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON20130 Economic History: From the Middle Ages to the Second World War Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Select a minimum of 2 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 2 of:
Select a minimum of 2 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON20230 Economics, Organisation and Management Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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.
 ECON30270 Behavioural Economics and Public Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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.
 FIN30200 Econometrics of Financial Markets Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 - A) Min 20CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits. Select a minimum of 20 credits from the level 3 options list below. The remaining 10 credits can be either level 3 or level 2 modules. 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 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may select a maximum of 10 credits from the following level 2 option modules to fulfil your 30 credit Stage 3 requirements. Additional options can be selected in place of an elective.
 ECON20060 Irish Economy: Policy Making in a Global Context Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may select a maximum of 10 credits from the following level 2 option modules to fulfil your 30 credit Stage 3 requirements. Additional options can be selected in place of an elective.
 ECON20080 Economic Policy Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may select a maximum of 10 credits from the following level 2 option modules to fulfil your 30 credit Stage 3 requirements. Additional options can be selected in place of an elective.
 ECON20190 Introduction to Financial Economics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may select a maximum of 10 credits from the following level 2 option modules to fulfil your 30 credit Stage 3 requirements. Additional options can be selected in place of an elective.
 MATH20330 Optimisation for Economics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may select a maximum of 10 credits from the following level 2 option modules to fulfil your 30 credit Stage 3 requirements. Additional options can be selected in place of an elective.
 DEV20130 Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may select a maximum of 10 credits from the following level 2 option modules to fulfil your 30 credit Stage 3 requirements. Additional options can be selected in place of an elective.
 ECON20100 Game Theory Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may select a maximum of 10 credits from the following level 2 option modules to fulfil your 30 credit Stage 3 requirements. Additional options can be selected in place of an elective.
 ECON20120 The Economics of the European Union: Institutions, Policies and Crises Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may select a maximum of 10 credits from the following level 2 option modules to fulfil your 30 credit Stage 3 requirements. Additional options can be selected in place of an elective.
 ECON20130 Economic History: From the Middle Ages to the Second World War Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may select a maximum of 10 credits from the following level 2 option modules to fulfil your 30 credit Stage 3 requirements. Additional options can be selected in place of an elective.
 ECON20160 Economics of the Environment Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
You may select a maximum of 10 credits from the following level 2 option modules to fulfil your 30 credit Stage 3 requirements. Additional options can be selected in place of an elective.
 ECON20230 Economics, Organisation and Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30270 Behavioural Economics and Public Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30290 Advanced Microeconomics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30360 Labour Economics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30410 Development Economics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30520 R for Economists Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30540 Advd Econometrics: Time Series Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30570 Economic Growth Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30590 Economics of Gender Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30610 Economics of Natural Resources Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. 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 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30120 Advanced Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30160 International Trade Economics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30190 Public Economics: Government Spending, Taxation and Public Choice Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30500 Field Experiments Social Sci Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30530 Advanced Econometrics: Microeconometrics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30580 Economics of Betting Markets Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Please select a minimum of 30 credits of Economics modules to fulfill your stage 4 requirement. To support your research learning in Economics, select a minimum of 10 credits from the first options list below. Remaining credits can be taken from the first options list or the second options list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30600 Economics of Climate Change Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30100 The Economics of Health and Health Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30150 International Money and Banking Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30180 Industrial Economics: Economics of Business Strategy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30400 Political Economy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30630 Economics of Corporate Finance Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 FIN30200 Econometrics of Financial Markets Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30170 Intermediate Financial Economics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON30260 The Economics of the Transport Sector Spring  5

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHSOC010 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
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