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Duration:
3 Years
Attendance:
Full Time
Delivery:
On Campus
NFQ Level:
8 (180 credits)
Level:
Undergraduate
Award:
Bachelor of Science
Next Intake:
September
General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

BBC / BCCC / BCC +

C AS Level

General Entry Requirements (IB)

29

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

A Level C

IB HL 5

CAO Points 2025

542

Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements

H5 in Mathematics, O6/H7 in English, Irish and three other recognised subjects.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.

Duration:
4 Years
Attendance:
Full Time
Delivery:
On Campus
NFQ Level:
8 (240 credits)
Level:
Undergraduate
Award:
Bachelor of Science
Next Intake:
September
General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

BBC / BCCC / BCC

+ C AS Level

General Entry Requirements (IB)

29

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

GCSE C / A Level E

(or AS Level D)

IB SL 4 / HL 3

CAO Points 2025

490

Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements

O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics and three other recognised subjects

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
See www.ucd.ie/admissions
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Economics explores how and why people make decisions and choose between alternative ways of spending their money and using their time, energy and skills. That is why Economics can help to shed light on decision-making in areas from love and marriage, to sports and crime. If you are interested in people’s behaviour and in current affairs, and if you enjoy problem-solving and are naturally analytical with good numeracy skills, then Economics will appeal to you.

About This Course

Economics explores how and why people make decisions and choose between alternative ways of spending their money and using their time, energy and skills. That is why Economics can help to shed light on decision-making in areas from love and marriage, to sports and crime. If you are interested in people’s behaviour and in current affairs, and if you enjoy problem-solving and are naturally analytical with good numeracy skills, then Economics will appeal to you.

What you will study depends on how you will study Economics at UCD. The Single-Major Economics (DN710) degree is a three-year concentrated course designed for students who wish to study Economics intensively throughout their time at UCD. If you wish to combine the study of Economics with another subject, you may study it as a Joint-Major subject through the four-year Social Sciences (DN700) degree.

First Year

All students will study Introduction to Economics, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics and Introduction to Quantitative Economics. Single-Major students will study additional modules to develop key skills at the early stage in their course, so that they may proceed to a wide range of advanced and speciality electives in second and third year. Single-Major students also select three optional modules from Sociology, Geography, Politics, Mathematics or Statistics, plus one elective module.

Second Year

Joint-Major students will be introduced to data analysis and statistical modelling and will take intermediate modules in microeconomics and macroeconomics. Single-Major students will take additional modules designed to build on core skills such as: Optimisation for Economics, and Introduction to Financial Economics, plus Elective modules.

Third Year

In their final year, Single-Major students will undertake an Economics Research Workshop and deepen their technical knowledge by taking advanced modules in econometrics, microeconomics and macroeconomics. They also have access to optional field modules such as health economics, money and banking, public economics and elective modules. Joint Major students can apply to undertake an internship or to study abroad for a trimester or year.

Fourth Year

In their final year, Joint-Major students choose modules that deepen their technical knowledge and can specialise in their preferred economic fields by appropriately choosing optional modules.

Assessment

Teaching takes place in lectures and tutorials, with students also participating in small group classes to work on group projects and presentations. A combination of end-oftrimester written examinations and continuous assessment is used.

Study Economics (BSc Social Sciences)

Archaeology Sociology
Geography Mathematics
Information & Communication Studies Social Justice
Philosophy Statistics
Politics & International Relations History

Irish/Gaeilge German
Chinese

Computational Social Science Economics, Mathematics & Statistics
Philosophy, Politics & Economics

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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. 

Economics graduates are in high demand – our graduates work in Bank of Ireland, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Paddy Power, Deloitte, as well as different government departments and NGOs.

Economics graduates can expect to have direct access to Economics, Business and Finance Masters.

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 Theorising Society: 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
 ECON20240 R for Economists 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 4 of:
Select a minimum of four 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 4 of:
Select a minimum of four 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 4 of:
Select a minimum of four 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 4 of:
Select a minimum of four of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON20100 Game Theory Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of:
Select a minimum of four 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 4 of:
Select a minimum of four of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
 ECON20160 Economics of the Environment 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 ECON30100 The Economics of Health and Health Policy 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.
 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.
 ECON30390 Experimental Economics: Lab Experiments 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.
 ECON30400 Political Economy 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.
 ECON30430 Economics of International Fin 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.
 ECON30550 Philosophy of 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.
 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 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 ECON30100 The Economics of Health and Health Policy 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.
 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.
 ECON30390 Experimental Economics: Lab Experiments 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.
 ECON30400 Political Economy 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.
 ECON30430 Economics of International Fin 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.
 ECON30550 Philosophy of 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.
 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

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The UCD College of Social Sciences and Law is a broad and diverse, but connected community of students and faculty who are committed to creating a more sustainable and equitable future for all. We work together in a culture of collaboration to support each other to thrive and achieve our full potential, in service of broader societal goals. Through our undergraduate and graduate education, research and external engagement, we aim to ensure that our students, faculty and staff thrive and contribute to sustainable well-being on our campus, in Ireland and across the wider world. Our faculty are globally recognized experts in their fields, advancing knowledge through research, engaging with government, business and civil society to enhance our world, and using their knowledge to design and offer cutting-edge education within their disciplines and across the disciplines of Archaeology, Economics, Geography, Information & Communication Studies, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Psychology, Social Policy Social Work & Social Justice, and Sociology. Our ambition is that our students will debate and engage with the greatest societal challenges of our time by becoming informed citizens who will play a leading role in shaping societies around the globe toward more sustainable futures.  

The Social Sciences degrees at UCD incorporate a diverse range of formal and informal learning opportunities for students, delivered by excellent researchers who are leading their fields globally, and embedding the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDG’s) in their educational activities where appropriate.

BSc Economics

Economics students learn about how and why people and organisations make decisions and choose between alternative ways of spending their money and using their time, energy and skills. This course equips students with the tools to think critically about some of the most important issues facing humanity today, such as economic growth, prosperity, poverty, income inequality and globalisation. The goal is to educate students to understand how it is possible to shift human behaviour toward achieving sustainable development.

  • Quality Education (SDG 4)
  • Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8)
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9)
  • Reduce Inequalities (SDG 10)
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)

Economics is the study of how individuals, firms and governments make decisions, and I believed that mastering this field would equip me to solve increasingly complex modern problems. Choosing UCD was an easy choice – the variety of clubs, societies and supports are enormous! I’ve enjoyed exploring different topics through economics, from financial markets to climate change. The degree is also quite technical, and I’ve learned important data analysis and statistical skills. The lecturers are very engaging and have supported me whenever I was challenged by the course material, giving me more time to focus on my extracurricular pursuits as well.

Richard Otroshchenko, Student

Non-EU Undergraduate Fee information can be found here.

UCD offers a number of competitive undergraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD undergraduate degree programme. For information on Undergraduate Scholarships, please see the UCD International Scholarships webpage.

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