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2021/2022

BA (Hons) (Economics) [CK212] (students who entered prior to 2019/20 entered via CK117)

(through transformational learning)

NFQ Level 8, Major Award

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure that the programme and module content as described in the University's Calendar and Book of Modules for the 2021-22 academic year are accurate. However, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, no guarantee is given that programme/module content, delivery and assessment may not be altered, cancelled, replaced, augmented or otherwise amended. Any changes will ensure the same competencies and Learning Outcomes are met. Programme and/or Module Coordinators will communicate any such changes to students.

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
2. (b)# History of Art
3. Archaeology, Chinese Studies, German, Latin, Mathematics, Mathematical Studies, Politics
4. French, Sociology, Studies in Music
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.

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 2021/2022 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2021/2022.

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.

Students 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 2021/2022 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2021/2022.

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), either EC3127 or EC3135 or EC3219, 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 2021/2022 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2021/2022.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BA (Hons) Economics (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

  • Communicate and work effectively to a Professional Standard;
  • Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
  • Engage in the application of frameworks and techniques in organizational practice;
  • Demonstrate independent research capabilities;
  • Demonstrate self-awareness of their strengths, capabilities and weaknesses;
  • Be personal leaders in their own education.

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