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Study Economics in Ireland

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Master

    Energy and Building Services Engineering [MEng]

    University of Ulster 🇮🇪 Coleraine, Ireland

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  2. Bachelor

    LM036 - Economics & Sociology (Bachelor)

    University of Limerick 🇮🇪 Limerick, Ireland

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  3. Master

    Economics, MA, Masters - Taught

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  4. Bachelor

    DC230 - B.A. in Economics, Politics and Law (Bachelor Honours Degree)

    Dublin City University 🇮🇪 Dublin 9, Ireland

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  6. Bachelor

    BA PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS AND ECONOMICS (PPE)

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth 🇮🇪 Maynooth, Ireland

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  7. Other programmes

    Construction Economics Part-time

    Cork Institute of Technology 🇮🇪 Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland

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  8. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Education - Home Economics with Religious Education

    St. Angela's College Lough Gill Sligo 🇮🇪 Loug Gill ,Sligo, Ireland

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  9. Bachelor

    Energy and Building Services Engineering [BEng Hons]

    University of Ulster 🇮🇪 Coleraine, Ireland

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  10. Master

    MA Economics (2 years)

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth 🇮🇪 Maynooth, Ireland

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  11. Research

    Economics (PhD, MLitt, Research)

    National University of Ireland Galway 🇮🇪 Galway, Ireland

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  12. Bachelor

    BA INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND ECONOMICS

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth 🇮🇪 Maynooth, Ireland

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  13. Research

    Economics (Postgraduate) (Research Programme)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD, Degree of Doctor

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Education - Home Economics with Irish

    St. Angela's College Lough Gill Sligo 🇮🇪 Loug Gill ,Sligo, Ireland

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  17. Scholarship

    Fetac Level 5 Award in Customer Service (Part-time)

    Galway Business School 🇮🇪 Galway, Ireland

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  18. Master

    Economics, MPhil, Masters - Research

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  19. Master

    Masters in Education (Home Economics)

    St. Angela's College Lough Gill Sligo 🇮🇪 Loug Gill ,Sligo, Ireland

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  20. Diploma

    Economics (Competition, Government & Society), Higher Diploma in Economics, Higher Diploma

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  21. Bachelor

    Financial Mathematics and Economics (Bachelor)

    National University of Ireland Galway 🇮🇪 Galway, Ireland

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics (TSM) (Bachelor)

    University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

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Study Economics in Ireland – facts and figures

In Ireland, 12 universities and colleges offer 53 Economics programmes: 22 Bachelor, 14 Master and 3 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Coleraine, Cork, Maynooth and Belfast. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Ulster, University College Cork (UCC) and National University of Ireland, Maynooth.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 53 Economics programmes at 12 institutions in Ireland. Popular cities include Coleraine, Cork and Maynooth.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Ireland?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Ulster, University College Cork (UCC), National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Queens University Belfast and National University of Ireland Galway.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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