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MSC ECONOMICS
A stimulating and challenging programme, this 2-year part-time MSc provides international quality training in economics and econometrics. It emphasises problem-solving and equips you with economic, quantitative and communication skills – highly-sought by employers in the public and private sectors.
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- Qualification
- Master Of Science Degree
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MHH53
- Award Type and NFQ level
- TAUGHT MASTERS (9)
- Study Mode
- Part time
- Closing Date
- 27 August 2027
Overview
The MSc Economics (Part-Time) is a stimulating and challenging two-year programme that provides international quality training in Economics and Econometrics.
This programme is equivalent to the MSc Economics (MHH52) spread over two years. Classes are generally taken with the full-time students, but some flexibility is possible in scheduling these classes. Potential applicants should contact the Admissions Director to discuss whether scheduled classes could be combined with their employment.
Through a combination of theoretical principles and empirical tools, the programme emphasises problem solving and equips successful graduates with economic, quantitative and communication skills that are highly sought by employers in the public and private sectors.
Recent graduates have taken up positions at institutions like the Central Bank of Ireland, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES) and the Central Statistics Office, while others have pursued careers in economic consultancy, economic development, retail and investment banking, financial services and fund management. Some continue to PhD programmes to pursue an academic career. The diverse career paths reflect the adaptability and flexibility of our graduates.
The department offers a number of partial scholarships for the MSc Economics programme; part-time students may be eligible for this scholarship in their second year see here for details.
Check out testimonials from our graduates at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/economics/our-graduates.
Commences: September
Course structure
Duration: 2 years part-time
The course structure is designed to be stimulating and challenging. In the first year, students take core modules in Microeconomics and Econometrics in the first semester and specialised field modules in Advanced Microeconomics and International Trade in the second semester. In the second year, students undertake Macroeconomics and further Econometrics in the first semester and additional field modules in areas such as Labour Economics, Development Economics and Industrial Organisation in the second semester.
Students also undertake a research thesis in the second year, using the skills attained in the taught modules to demonstrate the analytical competencies developed throughout the programme. The thesis proposal is developed in Research Skills seminars held through the second semester of the second year, and the thesis is then completed during the summer term.
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
Year 2
Careers after your Masters
The MSc Economics equips graduates for a wide variety of careers and recent graduates have an excellent employment record, both in the public and private sectors. Graduates have taken up positions at institutions like the Central Bank of Ireland, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES) and the Central Statistics Office, while others have pursued careers in economic consultancy, economic development, retail and investment banking, financial services and fund management. Some continue to PhD programmes to pursue an academic career. The diverse career paths reflect the adaptability and flexibility of our graduates.
Check out testimonials from our graduates at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/economics/our-graduates.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor Honours degree (NFQ Level 8) (or equivalent) with a minimum of a Second-Class Honours, Grade 1 (2:1) in one of the following;
- Economics
- A degree where Economics forms a substantial component e.g. joint honours economics degrees, business and finance degrees that include core economics modules.
- A degree in which there was a substantial quantitative component, such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, mathematical physics or statistics.
- A postgraduate conversion course such as a Higher Diploma in Economic Science or similar.
- Applicants with a high Second-Class Honours, Grade 2 (2:2) in an undergraduate economics degree, but with a 2.1 result in key modules, may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Students without the above qualifications may wish to apply for the two-year MSc Economics, MHH70.
If you do not meet the standard entry requirements then you may be eligible to apply under the University's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. Please click here for further information.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here.
How to apply
Applications must be made via the MU Apply portal. Please click here to start your application.
When making your application, please ensure you prepare any documents listed below. You may be required to submit documents in two stages. You will be required to upload and submit the following documents with your application:
- Full academic transcripts for all semesters/ years completed to date
- Graduation Certificate if you have graduated
- A copy of your passport
- Up to date CV
You will be required to upload the following documents after you submit your application:
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words on why you would like to study your chosen programme)
If English is not your first language, you may be required to upload evidence of English language proficiency. For information please click here.