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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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  • 12 institutions
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  1. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

  2. Master

    MA ECONOMICS

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth 🇮🇪 Maynooth, Ireland

  3. Master

    MA ECONOMICS

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth 🇮🇪 Maynooth, Ireland

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  5. Bachelor

    Economics with Social Policy [BSc Hons]

    University of Ulster 🇮🇪 Coleraine, Ireland

  6. Bachelor

    Social Policy with Economics [BSc Hons]

    University of Ulster 🇮🇪 Coleraine, Ireland

  7. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

  8. Bachelor

    Economics with Marketing [BSc Hons]

    University of Ulster 🇮🇪 Coleraine, Ireland

  9. Bachelor

    Financial Services [BSc Hons]

    University of Ulster 🇮🇪 Coleraine, Ireland

  10. Bachelor

    Politics with Economics [BSc Hons]

    University of Ulster 🇮🇪 Coleraine, Ireland

  11. Bachelor

    Law with Economics [LLB Hons]

    University of Ulster 🇮🇪 Coleraine, Ireland

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  13. Other programmes

    Economics [Modular Programme]

    University of Ulster 🇮🇪 Coleraine, Ireland

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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