The BA (Hons) Economics is a three-year degree programme. Applicants must fulfil the minimum entry requirement specified here.

To be eligible for the award of the BA (Hons) Economics degree, a student will be required to have achieved 180 credits by obtaining 60 credits in each of First, Second and Third Arts (Economics). A student may not register for more than 60 credits in one year.

BA (Hons) (Economics) (International) Pathway (see here)
The BA (Hons) (Economics) (International) Pathway is a four-year programme which enables students to study abroad for a year in an approved University outside Ireland.

In First Arts (Economics) students take Economics (45 credits) together with one other subject (15 credits) from those listed below.

1. Asian Studies, Computer Science, History, Portuguese
2. (a)# Applied Mathematics, European Studies, Folklore, Greek and Roman Civilisation, Gaeilge/Irish, Studies in Psychology
2. (b)# History of Art
3. Archaeology, Chinese Studies, German, Latin, Mathematics, Mathematical Studies, Politics
4. French, Sociology
6. (a)# Geography, Italian
6. (b)# Celtic Civilisation, Philosophy, Spanish

#Students can combine a subject from group 2(a) with a subject from group 2(b) as well as a subject from group 6(a) with a subject from 6(b) in first year.

See here for Points to Note regarding the above subject choices.

Change of Subject (First Year only)

Changes to First Year subjects will be allowed, provided subject prerequisites are met, up to four weeks after the start of Semester 1, i.e. until Friday, 2 October 2015. The on-line facility for making changes to subjects will only be open for the first two weeks of Semester 1, i.e. until Friday, 18 September 2015. Subsequent changes up until Friday, 2nd October 2015 must be processed manually through the Student Records and Examinations Office, West Wing, UCC.  Changes for FETAC and Mature students and any other student not presenting with a Leaving Certificate must be processed manually through the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences Office, G31, O'Rahilly Building. Change of Subject Forms are available here.

Programme Requirements First Arts (Economics)

Students take 60 credits as follows:
EC1107, EC1108 (5 credits per module), EC1109 (10 credits), EC1111, EC1112, EC1113, EC1114, EC1115 (5 credits per module)
plus one other First Arts subject (15 credits).

Programme Requirements for Arts subjects begin here.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations

Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2015/2016.

Three Year Rule

Students must pass the First University Examination in Arts (Economics) within three academic years from the date of first registration for First Year. Failure to comply with this rule means that the student will be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, only for very serious reasons.

No student may register for Second Arts (Economics) until he/she has passed the First University Examination in Arts (Economics). The selection of any module is conditional on the Professor or Lecturer concerned and the College being satisfied that a student is capable of profiting by attendance thereat. Students may not select modules which involve a timetable clash.

Student who wish to take the four-year option with a year abroad must register for the BA (Economics) (International) Pathway at the beginning of Second Year.

In Second Arts students take a Single Subject Degree consisting of modules to the value of 60 credits in Economics.

Programme Requirements Second Arts (Economics)

Single Subject

Students take 60 credits as follows:
EC2006 (10 credits), EC2009, EC2010, EC2011, EC2012, EC2013, EC2014, EC2015, EC2016, EC2017, EC2018 (5 credits per module).

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations

Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2015/2016.

Three Year Rule

Students must pass the Second University Examinations in Arts (Economics) within three academic years from the date of first registration for Second Year. Failure to comply with this rule means that the student will be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, only for very serious reasons.

From 2016/17 onwards.

No student may register for Third Arts (Economics) until he/she has passed the Second University Examination in Arts (Economics). The selection of any module is conditional on the Professor or Lecturer concerned and the College being satisfied that a student is capable of profiting by attendance thereat. Students may not select modules which involve a timetable clash.

In Third Arts students take a Single Subject Degree consisting of modules to the value of 60 credits in Economics.

Programme Requirements Third Arts (Economics)

Single Subject

Students take 60 credits as follows:
EC3134 (10 credits), EC3136, EC3137, EC3138, EC3139, EC3140, EC3141, EC3142, EC3143 (5 credits per module), EC3144 (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations

Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2015/2016.

Three Year Rule

Students must pass the Third University Examinations in Arts (Economics) within three academic years from the date of first registration for Third Year. Failure to comply with this rule means that the student will be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, only for very serious reasons.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BA (Hons) (Economics) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Question, examine, analyse and research their world using Economics as a way of thinking;
• Formulate, present, debate and evaluate Economic arguments, in an objective way using supporting evidence;
• Identify themes and patterns and make connections using Economics;
• Formulate hypotheses to test in Economics, analyse data and draw conclusions using computing and Information Technology;
• Write, present and communicate effectively to different audiences;
• Manage their time and be able to work effectively as individuals and as members of a team;
• Reflect on their own learning and performances and be able to articulate their own individual strengths;
• Recognise opportunities for their own development, identify constraints, respond to feedback and undertake actions to further their development and growth as adults;
• Plan for their future careers and be personal leaders in their own education and career development.