Course Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics & Finance
Economics is the study of how societies, governments, businesses, households and individuals allocate their resources and make choices and the consequences of their decisions. They’re concerned with consumers, workers, industry, commerce and government at the level of the individual and the market (micro-economics) and the national economy (macro-economics).
This course focuses on the analysis of how these and other factors influence the goods and services an economy produces, the resources it uses in production, and the distribution of its output.
It also focuses on contemporary issues such as the globalisation of world markets, international monetary systems, privatisation of industry and the management of the economy.
The modules will expose you to a wide range of cutting-edge knowledge in the area of economics and finance while giving you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of economic thought that you’ll be able to apply to new events in the economy both in Ireland and internationally for many years to come.
All this is complemented by a focus on financial services, and developing an understanding not only of the internal issues in an organisation but also the external pressures and opportunities that firms deal with regularly.
The course has a strong core in both Economics and Finance, demonstrating the linkages between the topics and how economic thought has shaped the discipline of Finance, while current financial market behaviour provides food for thought for economic theory.
You can develop your own interests in the final year thanks to a wide range of options, and the opportunity to work on an interesting research issue.
The course involves case studies, presentations, group work and projects as well as the more formal lectures, with tutorial support. All this will develop your analytical abilities and financial knowledge as well as key skills and competencies in team working, independent research and critical analysis.
Study Abroad Opportunities
You can opt between Year 2 and Year 3 to spend an additional year studying at a partner University in Europe, United States, Canada, Australia, South America or Asia.
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Higher |
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6 |
2 H5s |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
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O4/H7 |
O4/H7 |
QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
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Level 5:
One of the following awards:
Level 6:
Full award in a relevant discipline
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A distinction in 5 modules is required which must include one of the following:
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AND
One of the following:
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In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
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Typical graduates go on to work in areas such as:
- Investment Banking
- Financial Services
- Money Markets
- Commercial Banking
- Journalism
- Economic Analysis
- Policy Analysis
- Public/Private sector economic research units
Given the continuing central importance of the financial services sector to the Irish economy, there is clear demand for high-quality graduates with numerical, analytical and practical skills in Economics and Finance.
Semester 1
- Financial Accounting [Mandatory]
- Communications [Mandatory]
- Statistics for Economics & Finance [Mandatory]
- Introductory Economics [Mandatory]
- Finance 1 [Mandatory]
- Information Systems for Economics & Finance [Mandatory]
- Business Law [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Macroeconomic Theory and Policy [Mandatory]
- Economy of Ireland [Mandatory]
- Microeconomics [Mandatory]
- Finance 2 [Mandatory]
- Financial Markets & Analysis [Mandatory]
- Maths for Economics & Finance [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Financial Econometrics [Mandatory]
- International Finance and Monetary Economics [Mandatory]
- Corporate Finance [Mandatory]
- Research Project [Mandatory]
- Public Economics [Elective]
- Derivatives [Elective]
- Financial Institutions and Financial Services [Elective]
- Investment and Portfolio Management [Elective]
Semester 2
Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. For further information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub. A full list of courses open for Advanced Entry are listed on the CAO website.
To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:
- To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
- For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.
- For entry to Year 4, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1, 2, and 3.
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.
On graduation, you may proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of MSc, MPhil or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide.