BA INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

Prepare for a career in the competitive field of international economics with a degree that explores how goods and assets are traded, how international markets are linked and how government decisions affect the economy.

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Bachelor Of Arts Degree
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01 February 2027
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Overview

Prepare for employment in the competitive and dynamic field of international economics by learning how the international economic system works:

  • how goods and assets are traded
  • how international markets are linked
  • how government decisions affect the economy
  • how financial markets respond

Study Economics, Mathematics and a choice of subjects providing an international perspective in first year, then continue with Economics only, or take a major in Economics and a minor in your other subject.

In third year, you can benefit from practical international experience by working and/or studying abroad (or working in an internationally-orientated company in Ireland – all subject to availability).

Students take key Finance modules in second and fourth year to learn how the financial system affects the global economy. Throughout the degree, you will develop an understanding of the economic principles underlying markets of all kinds – financial markets, labour markets and goods markets.

The opportunity to write a thesis in final year allows you to apply your accumulated analytical skills and develop your capacity for research and critical thinking.

Course structure

Duration: 4 years with placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad

First year

  • 30 credits of International Economics, which includes Economics, mathematical and statistical modules
  • 15 or 30 credits of 1 or 2 of the following subjects: a language (Chinese Studies*, French*, German*, Spanish*); Computer Science; International Business; Geography; Law; Politics; and Critical Skills
    • *Beginners language programmes available. This requires 30 credits in the language (Mandarin Chinese, French, German or Spanish).
  • Students who wish to keep open the option of a minor in Maths in Year 2 should select specific modules.

Second year

Choose between 2 possible routes:

  • Single Major in International Economics
  • Major/Minor with International Economics as the Major and either Maths Studies or another one of the 1st year subjects as a Minor (excluding International Business). Approximately one third of a student’s time is spent on the Minor.

Optional 10 credit Elective in second year

Third year

  • Work or Study Abroad or placement in an internationally orientated firm in Ireland (subject to availability). If a suitable placement cannot be found, the student may continue directly into the final year, obtaining a single major or major/minor BA Bachelor of Arts in Economics. The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive.

Final year

  • Back on the Maynooth University campus taking the Single Major or Major/Minor (depending on the second year option chosen).

Transfer option into this degree from the Bachelor of Arts Degree MH101 - subject to meeting requirements.

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Important: The information on this page is for prospective students, MU current students and staff should use Programme Directory.

Year 1

EC1IF30 - International Economics

Credits: 30  |  Compulsory

International Economics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MT105A

7.5

1

N

MT105F

7.5

1

N

EC103

7.5

2

Y

ST122

5

2

Y

MT112A

2.5

2

Y

EC101

7.5

1

Y

AC1F15 - Accounting

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Accounting modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AC152

7.5

2

Y

AC151

7.5

1

Y

MN1IF15 - Business (International)

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Business (International) modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MN159

7.5

1

Y

MN155

7.5

2

Y

MN1MF15 - Business (Management)

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Business (Management) modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MN151

7.5

1

Y

MN155

7.5

2

Y

MN1KF15 - Business (Marketing)

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Business (Marketing) modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MN152

7.5

1

Y

MN155

7.5

2

Y

CN1F30 - Chinese Studies For Beginners

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Chinese Studies For Beginners modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CN151

15

1

Y

CN152

15

2

Y

CN1F15 - Chinese Studies For Non Beginners

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Chinese Studies For Non Beginners modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CN181

7.5

1

Y

CN182

7.5

2

Y

CS1V30 - Computer Science

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Computer Science modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CS192

7.5

2

N

CS181

7.5

1

Y

CS182

7.5

2

Y

CS191

7.5

1

N

LW1CF15 - Criminology

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Criminology modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

LW166

7.5

1

Y

LW165

7.5

2

Y

FR1F30 - French For Beginners

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

French For Beginners modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

FR151

15

1

Y

FR152

15

2

Y

FR1F15 - French For Non-Beginners

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

French For Non-Beginners modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

FR181

7.5

1

Y

FR182

7.5

2

Y

GY1V30 - Geography

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Geography modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GY161

7.5

1

N

GY162

7.5

2

N

GY151

7.5

1

N

GY152

7.5

2

N

GN1F30 - German For Beginners

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

German For Beginners modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GN151

15

1

Y

GN152

15

2

Y

GN1F15 - German For Non-Beginners

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

German For Non-Beginners modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GN181

7.5

1

Y

GN182

7.5

2

Y

HY1V30 - History

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

History modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

HY124

7.5

2

N

HY132

7.5

2

N

HY126

7.5

2

N

HY121

7.5

1

Y

HY128

7.5

2

N

HY131

7.5

1

N

LW1V30 - Law

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Law modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

LW158

5

2

N

LW152

5

1

N

LW157

5

2

Y

LW155

2.5

1

Y

LW156

2.5

2

Y

LW153

2.5

1

N

LW151

5

1

Y

LW177

2.5

2

N

MU1V30 - Music

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Music modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MU102A

5

1

Y

MU101A

2.5

1

Y

MU101B

2.5

2

Y

MU153

7.5

1

N

MU154

7.5

2

N

MU102B

5

2

Y

PH1F15 - Philosophy

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Philosophy modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

PH157

7.5

2

Y

PH156

7.5

1

Y

SO1F15 - Sociology

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Sociology modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SO156

7.5

2

Y

SO152

7.5

1

Y

SPA1F30 - Spanish For Beginners

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Spanish For Beginners modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA151

15

1

Y

SPA152

15

2

Y

SPA1F15 - Spanish For Non-Beginners

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Spanish For Non-Beginners modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA181

7.5

1

Y

SPA182

7.5

2

Y

ML1SK - Language And Culture

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Language And Culture modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CN171

7.5

1

N

CN172

7.5

2

N

FR171

7.5

1

N

FR172

7.5

2

N

GN171

7.5

1

N

GN172

7.5

2

N

SPA171

7.5

1

N

SPA172

7.5

2

N

SK1US2 - Universal Critical Skills

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Universal Critical Skills modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK105X

7.5

2

N

SK105Y

7.5

2

N

SK1USK - Universal Critical Skills

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Universal Critical Skills modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK1051

7.5

1

N

SK1061

7.5

2

N

SK2USK - Universal Critical Skills

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Universal Critical Skills modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK1052

7.5

1

N

SK1062

7.5

2

N

SK3USK - Universal Critical Skills

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Universal Critical Skills modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK1053

7.5

1

N

SK1063

7.5

2

N

SK4USK - Universal Critical Skills

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Universal Critical Skills modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK1054

7.5

1

N

SK1064

7.5

2

N

SK5USK - Universal Critical Skills

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Universal Critical Skills modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK1055

7.5

1

N

SK1065

7.5

2

N

SK6USK - Universal Critical Skills

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Universal Critical Skills modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK1056

7.5

1

N

SK1066

7.5

2

N

Year 2

EC2IMJ - International Economics

Credits: 40  |  Compulsory

International Economics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

FN205

5

1

Y

FN206

5

2

Y

EC206

5

2

Y

GY221

5

2

N

FN212

5

2

N

EC229

5

1

N

EC216

5

2

N

EC230

5

1

N

EC202A

5

2

Y

EC201

5

1

Y

EC205

5

1

Y

EC211

5

2

N

EC214

5

2

N

PO213

5

2

N

EC222

5

1

N

EC2ISM - International Economics

Credits: 60  |  Compulsory

International Economics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MT201A

5

1

N

FN205

5

1

Y

FN206

5

2

Y

EC206

5

2

Y

GY221

5

2

N

AC210

5

1

N

FN212

5

2

Y

EC229

5

1

N

EC216

5

2

N

EC230

5

1

N

EC202A

5

2

Y

EC201

5

1

Y

EC205

5

1

Y

MT204A

5

1

N

MT212A

5

2

N

EC211

5

2

N

MT301C

5

2

N

EC214

5

2

N

PO213

5

2

N

EC222

5

1

N

CN2MI - Chinese Studies

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Chinese Studies modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CN211

5

2

Y

CN230

5

1

N

CN281

5

1

Y

CN282

5

2

Y

CN222

5

1

N

CN214

5

1

N

CS2MI - Computer Science

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Computer Science modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CS210

5

1

Y

CS211

5

2

Y

CS220

5

1

N

CS285

5

1

N

MD171C

5

2

N

CS245

5

2

N

CS261

5

2

N

CS240

5

2

N

CS353

5

1

N

CS242

5

2

N

FR2MI - French

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

French modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

FR230

5

1

N

FR242

5

1

N

FR247

5

1

N

FR217A

5

1

N

FR281

5

1

Y

FR282

5

2

Y

FR239

5

2

N

FR240

5

2

N

FR253

5

2

N

FR250

5

2

N

GN2MI - German

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

German modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GN230

5

1

N

GN211B

5

1

N

GN221B

5

2

N

GN247

5

1

N

GN219

5

2

N

GN281

5

1

Y

GN282

5

2

Y

GN250

5

2

N

MS2MI - Mathematical Studies

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Mathematical Studies modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MT201A

5

1

Y

MT202A

5

2

N

MT311S

5

1

N

MT204A

5

1

Y

MT212A

5

2

Y

MT301C

5

2

N

SPA2MI - Spanish

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Spanish modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA230

5

1

N

SPA270

5

2

N

SPA235

5

1

N

SPA281

5

1

Y

SPA282

5

2

Y

SPA227

5

1

N

SPA229

5

2

N

SPA247X

5

2

N

SPA247

5

1

N

SPA244

5

2

N

SPA212

5

1

N

SPA250

5

2

N

SPA223

5

2

N

GC2MEL - Ancient Mythology - Epic And Tragic Tales

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Ancient Mythology - Epic And Tragic Tales modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GC231

5

1

N

GC232

5

2

N

GC2MEL - Ancient Mythology - Epic And Tragic Tales

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Ancient Mythology - Epic And Tragic Tales modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GC231

5

1

N

GC232

5

2

N

AN2EL - Anti-Racism

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Anti-Racism modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AN215

5

1

N

AN216

5

2

N

AN2EL - Anti-Racism

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Anti-Racism modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AN215

5

1

N

AN216

5

2

N

CN2BEL - Beginning Chinese

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Beginning Chinese modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CN261

5

2

N

CN260

5

1

N

CN2BEL - Beginning Chinese

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Beginning Chinese modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CN261

5

2

N

CN260

5

1

N

FR2BEL - Beginning French

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Beginning French modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

FR260

5

1

N

FR261

5

2

N

FR2BEL - Beginning French

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Beginning French modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

FR260

5

1

N

FR261

5

2

N

GN2BEL - Beginning German

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Beginning German modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GN260

5

1

N

GN261

5

2

N

GN2BEL - Beginning German

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Beginning German modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GN260

5

1

N

GN261

5

2

N

SPA2BEL - Beginning Spanish

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Beginning Spanish modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA260

5

1

N

SPA261

5

2

N

SPA2BEL - Beginning Spanish

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Beginning Spanish modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA260

5

1

N

SPA261

5

2

N

CAT2EL - Catalan Language And Culture

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Catalan Language And Culture modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA225

5

2

N

SPA215

5

1

N

CAT2EL - Catalan Language And Culture

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Catalan Language And Culture modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA225

5

2

N

SPA215

5

1

N

PHY2EL - Climate Change And Sustainable Energy

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Climate Change And Sustainable Energy modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

PHY260

5

1

N

PHY261

5

2

N

PHY2EL - Climate Change And Sustainable Energy

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Climate Change And Sustainable Energy modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

PHY260

5

1

N

PHY261

5

2

N

CN2CEL - Continuing Chinese

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Continuing Chinese modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CN281

5

1

N

CN282

5

2

N

CN2CEL - Continuing Chinese

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Continuing Chinese modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CN281

5

1

N

CN282

5

2

N

FR2CEL - Continuing French

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Continuing French modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

FR281

5

1

N

FR282

5

2

N

FR2CEL - Continuing French

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Continuing French modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

FR281

5

1

N

FR282

5

2

N

GN2CEL - Continuing German

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Continuing German modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GN281

5

1

N

GN282

5

2

N

GN2CEL - Continuing German

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Continuing German modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GN281

5

1

N

GN282

5

2

N

NG2CEL - Continuing Nua-Ghaeilge

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Continuing Nua-Ghaeilge modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

NG211

5

2

N

NG201

5

1

N

NG2CEL - Continuing Nua-Ghaeilge

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Continuing Nua-Ghaeilge modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

NG211

5

2

N

NG201

5

1

N

SPA2CEL - Continuing Spanish

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Continuing Spanish modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA281

5

1

N

SPA282

5

2

N

SPA2CEL - Continuing Spanish

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Continuing Spanish modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA281

5

1

N

SPA282

5

2

N

PD2DEL - Eden Entrepreneurship Design And Innovation

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Eden Entrepreneurship Design And Innovation modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

PD217A

5

1

N

PD218A

5

2

N

PD2DEL - Eden Entrepreneurship Design And Innovation

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Eden Entrepreneurship Design And Innovation modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

PD217A

5

1

N

PD218A

5

2

N

MD2EL - Film And Screen Studies

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Film And Screen Studies modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MD240

5

1

N

MD216

5

2

N

MU226

5

2

N

SPA223

5

2

N

MD2EL - Film And Screen Studies

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Film And Screen Studies modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MD240

5

1

N

MD216

5

2

N

MU226

5

2

N

SPA223

5

2

N

SK2EL - Foundations In Science Writing And Communication

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Foundations In Science Writing And Communication modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK252

5

2

N

SK251

5

1

N

SK2EL - Foundations In Science Writing And Communication

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Foundations In Science Writing And Communication modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK252

5

2

N

SK251

5

1

N

GN2GEL - Gender And Sexuality In Society And Culture

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Gender And Sexuality In Society And Culture modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

IS201

5

1

N

IS202

5

2

N

TH2GEL - Good And Evil

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Good And Evil modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

TH251

5

1

N

TH252

5

2

N

TH2GEL - Good And Evil

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Good And Evil modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

TH251

5

1

N

TH252

5

2

N

EN2BEL - Great Books

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Great Books modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EN280

5

1

N

EN281

5

2

N

EN2BEL - Great Books

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Great Books modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EN280

5

1

N

EN281

5

2

N

EC2EL - Influential Ideas In Economics

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Influential Ideas In Economics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EC216

5

2

N

EC222

5

1

N

EC2EL - Influential Ideas In Economics

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Influential Ideas In Economics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EC216

5

2

N

EC222

5

1

N

PH2LEL - Introduction To Philosophy In The Digital Age

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Introduction To Philosophy In The Digital Age modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

PH221

5

2

N

PH215B

5

1

N

PH2LEL - Introduction To Philosophy In The Digital Age

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Introduction To Philosophy In The Digital Age modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

PH221

5

2

N

PH215B

5

1

N

TESL2EL - Introduction To Teaching English Language

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Introduction To Teaching English Language modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

TESL201

5

1

N

TESL202

5

2

N

TESL2EL - Introduction To Teaching English Language

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Introduction To Teaching English Language modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

TESL201

5

1

N

TESL202

5

2

N

NG2IEL - Irish Cultural Heritage

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Irish Cultural Heritage modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

ID001

5

1

N

ID001X

5

2

N

ID013X

5

2

N

ID013

5

1

N

NG2IEL - Irish Cultural Heritage

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Irish Cultural Heritage modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

ID001

5

1

N

ID001X

5

2

N

ID013X

5

2

N

ID013

5

1

N

POR2EL - Portuguese Language And Culture

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Portuguese Language And Culture modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA216

5

1

N

SPA226

5

2

N

POR2EL - Portuguese Language And Culture

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Portuguese Language And Culture modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA216

5

1

N

SPA226

5

2

N

KD2AEL - Prioritising People And Planet

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Prioritising People And Planet modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AN261

5

2

N

KD212

5

1

N

KD2AEL - Prioritising People And Planet

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Prioritising People And Planet modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AN261

5

2

N

KD212

5

1

N

FR2REL - Refresh Your French

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Refresh Your French modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

FR271

5

1

N

FR272

5

2

N

PD2SEL - Service Innovation

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Service Innovation modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

PD201

5

2

N

PD264

5

1

N

PD2SEL - Service Innovation

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Service Innovation modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

PD201

5

2

N

PD264

5

1

N

EX2EX - Skills For Success:professional Development

Credits: 5  |  Not compulsory

Skills For Success:professional Development modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EX202

5

2

N

EX201

5

1

N

EX2EX - Skills For Success:professional Development

Credits: 5  |  Not compulsory

Skills For Success:professional Development modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EX202

5

2

N

EX201

5

1

N

SG2EL - Wondrous People And Places: An Introduction To Celtic Literature

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Wondrous People And Places: An Introduction To Celtic Literature modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SG228

5

2

N

SG256

5

1

N

SG2EL - Wondrous People And Places: An Introduction To Celtic Literature

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Wondrous People And Places: An Introduction To Celtic Literature modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SG228

5

2

N

SG256

5

1

N

Year 3

CN3INL - Academic Studies Abroad Non-Lead

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

EC3ISLD - Economics (Lead)

Credits: 60  |  Not compulsory

EC3IJLD - Economics (Lead)

Credits: 40  |  Not compulsory

ECI399 - Economics Work Placement (Mh416)

Credits: 60  |  Not compulsory

Economics Work Placement (Mh416) modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EC399W

60

Year-Long

Y

FR3INL - Academic Studies Abroad Non-Lead

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

GN3INL - Academic Studies Abroad Non-Lead

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

SPA3INL - Academic Studies Abroad Non-Lead

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Year 4

EC4ISM - Economics

Credits: 60  |  Compulsory

Economics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EC302

5

2

Y

EC301

5

1

Y

EC305

5

2

Y

EC334

5

2

N

FN307

5

1

N

EC306

5

1

Y

EC319A

5

1

N

EC327

5

2

N

EC311

5

2

N

EC317

5

1

N

EC399

5

Year-Long

Y

FN310

5

1

Y

GY321

5

1

N

KD201

5

2

N

LW384

5

2

N

EC333

5

2

Y

EC318

5

2

Y

FN305

5

1

Y

FN316

5

2

N

EC222

5

1

N

EC4IMJ - Economics

Credits: 40  |  Compulsory

Economics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EC302

5

2

Y

EC301

5

1

Y

EC305

5

2

N

EC334

5

2

N

FN307

5

1

N

EC306

5

1

Y

EC319A

5

1

N

EC327

5

2

N

EC311

5

2

N

EC317

5

1

N

EC399

5

Year-Long

Y

FN310

5

1

N

GY321

5

1

N

KD201

5

2

N

LW384

5

2

N

EC333

5

2

Y

EC318

5

2

Y

FN305

5

1

Y

FN316

5

2

N

CN3MI - Chinese Studies

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Chinese Studies modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CN381

5

1

Y

CN382

5

2

Y

CN311

5

1

Y

CN321

5

2

Y

CS3MI - Computer Science

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Computer Science modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

CS370

5

1

N

CS320

5

1

N

CS423

5

2

N

CS385

5

1

N

CS380

5

1

N

CS265

5

1

N

CS357

5

1

N

CS290

5

2

N

CS230

5

2

N

FR3MI - French

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

French modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

FR381

5

1

Y

FR382

5

2

Y

FR355

5

2

N

FR354

5

1

N

FR351

5

1

N

FR348

5

1

N

FR353

5

1

N

FR352

5

1

N

FR341

5

2

N

GN3MI - German

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

German modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GN355

5

2

N

GN319A

5

2

N

GN311B

5

1

N

GN381

5

1

Y

GN382

5

2

Y

GN327A

5

2

N

GN330

5

1

N

GN329A

5

1

N

MS3MI - Mathematical Studies

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Mathematical Studies modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MT432C

5

2

N

MT351A

5

1

N

MT371A

5

1

N

MT480E

5

2

N

MT412C

5

2

N

MT316A

5

1

N

MT382A

5

1

N

MT481S

5

2

N

MT401S

5

2

N

SPA3MI - Spanish

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Spanish modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SPA381

5

1

Y

SPA382

5

2

Y

SPA355

5

2

N

SPA371

5

1

N

SPA346

5

1

N

SPA351

5

2

N

SPA370

5

2

N

SPA358

5

1

N

SPA324

5

2

N

SPA344

5

1

N

After Graduation

International Economics graduates have strong numeracy skills, coupled with an ability to think critically and analytically – invaluable assets in a wide range of professions including:

  • the banking and financial services industry
  • economic consultancy
  • finance units of public and private sector organisations
  • financial research
  • journalism
  • teaching
  • Postgraduate degree holders are also to be found working in financial institutions, both public and private, in Dublin, London, New York and around the globe.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics.

Non-beginner French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish: Leaving Cert H4 recommended.

Beginner French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish: no previous study required.

Leaving Certificate Economics IS NOT REQUIRED to study MH415.

DARE

Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is an alternative entry route to third level education for school-leavers whose disability affected their second level education.

HEAR

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a pathway to third level education for school-leavers from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information on these access routes.

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Entry requirements table

Subject

Required

Ordinary Level Grade

Higher Level Grade

Irish

Yes

O6

H7

English

Yes

O6

H7

Language

No

N/A

N/A

Mathematics

Yes

O4

H7

Science

No

N/A

N/A

* This course requires 3 additional subjects.

  1. EU / EFTA Applicants - Further information can be found by navigating to our EU/EFTA applicant information page.
  2. International Applicants - International (Non-EU) applicants for undergraduate programmes submit their application online via our online application portal. Applications open on 14th October 2026 and close on 1st July 2027. For further information, please navigate to our International applicant page.

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1 January in the year of entry.

For part-time degrees the mature age is 21.

Visit our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on this page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia) and require support for any required written exercise/interview/online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2027. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.

Visit the Access Office for more information on available supports and required documentation.

Mature applicant deadline: 01 February 2027

How to apply

Apply online to the CAO (Central Applications Office)

The application process depends on the type of applicant you are.

Categories of applicant:

  • School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
  • Mature students (23 years or older by 1 January in the year of entry/21 years if part-time)
  • EU/EFTA/UK students
  • International students (outside the EU)
  • QQI (Further Education) students
  • Transferring students
  • Deferring students

Learn more about undergraduate applications and access routes.

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