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This course is available through the following application route(s)

The MSc Qualifier in Economics is designed for graduates who wish to be admitted to one of our Master programme but do not meet the entry requirements. The MSc Qualifier is therefore not a diploma per se. It is only a first step to be potentially eligible for our Masters programmes. Note that the minimum entry requirement for our Masters is an overall GPA of 3.08 in the MSc Qualifier programme.

Please note that all lectures are during daytime, Monday to Friday.

The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. The curriculum is personalized and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. 

About This Course

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 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON20060 Irish Economy: Policy Making in a Global Context Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON20080 Economic Policy Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON20190 Introduction to Financial Economics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON20200 Int Microeconomics (ECON&FIN) Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30100 The Economics of Health and Health Policy Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30150 International Money and Banking Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30180 Industrial Economics: Economics of Business Strategy Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30270 Behavioural Economics and Public Policy Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30290 Advanced Microeconomics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30360 Labour Economics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30400 Political Economy Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30410 Development Economics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30520 R for Economists Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30540 Advd Econometrics: Time Series Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30570 Economic Growth Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30590 Economics of Gender Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30610 Economics of Natural Resources Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30630 Economics of Corporate Finance Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
MATH20330 Optimisation for Economics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON20040 Statistics for Economists Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30130 Econometrics: Applying Statistics to Economic Data Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON20020 Intermediate Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON20100 Game Theory Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON20120 The Economics of the European Union: Institutions, Policies and Crises Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON20130 Economic History: From the Middle Ages to the Second World War Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON20160 Economics of the Environment Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON20230 Economics, Organisation and Management Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30120 Advanced Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30160 International Trade Economics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30170 Intermediate Financial Economics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30190 Public Economics: Government Spending, Taxation and Public Choice Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30260 The Economics of the Transport Sector Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30500 Field Experiments Social Sci Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30530 Advanced Econometrics: Microeconometrics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30580 Economics of Betting Markets Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of:
The program comprises of 30 ECTS credits, 6 modules. Admitted students can take all 6 modules in one trimester or spread the coursework over two trimesters. The curriculum is personalised and it depends on the economic courses taken and the grades achieved in these during the previous studies. The modules each prospective student will take are discussed and agreed with the programme coordinator on an individual basis. PLEASE CONSULT THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BEFORE SELECTING YOUR MODULES.
ECON30600 Economics of Climate Change Spring  5

Usually students admitted to the MSc Qualifier either have obtained a bachelor degree in Economics with an award below 2.1, or have a degree in a related disciplines and therefore not sufficient economic knowledge to be admitted directly to our MSc programmes (for example statistics).

General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to MSc Qualifier Economics:

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