Overview

(through transformational learning)

The BA (Hons) in Economics is a three-year degree programme.

The BA (Hons) in Economics is being phased out and replaced by the BSC (Hons) in Applied Economics. Students who entered the programme prior to 2024/25 and are required subsequently to repeat one or more modules in a repeat year may be required to study new material (not previously covered) in the repeat year, as part or whole substitution for the module(s) failed.

To be eligible for the award of the BA (Hons) in Economics, a student will be required to have achieved 180 credits by obtaining 60 credits in each of Years 1, 2 and 3. A student may not register for more than 60 credits in one year.

BA (Hons) (Economics) (International) Pathway

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.

BA (Hons) (Economics) (Work Placement) Pathway

The BA (Hons) (Economics) (Work Placement) Pathway is a four-year programme which enables students to go on a 6-month UCC-approved work placement.

First Year - Economics

First Year is only offered to students who did not progress to Second Year in 2024/25.

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

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

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

Students may not select modules which involve a timetable clash.

Second Year - Economics

No student may register for Second Year until they have passed the First University Examination in Economics.

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

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.

Students who wish to take the four-year option with a work placement must register for the BA (Hons) (Economics) (Work Placement) Pathway at the beginning of Second Year.

Third Year - Economics

No student may register for Third Year until they have passed the Second University Examination in Economics. Students may not select modules which involve a timetable clash.

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

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Year 1
Only for students who did not progress to Year 2 in 2024/25.
Students take 60 credits as follows - all core Economics modules (45 credits) and 15 credits of elective modules:
Core Modules
EC1107	Reading Economists	5
EC1111	Economic Data Collection	5
EC1112	Economic Data As Evidence	5
EC1113	Microeconomics: Co-operation in the Economic System	5
EC1114	Macroeconomics: Public Policy in Ireland and the International Economy	5
EC1115	Microeconomics: Coordination and Individual Decision Making	5
EC1123	Writing for Economists 2	5
EC1124	Critical Reasoning Skills in Economics 3	5
EC1125	Transition to Professional Life I 2	5
Elective Modules
Students take modules to the value of 15 credits from Year 1 of one of the following subjects (choose from any group): 1		15
Group 1
Asian Studies
Computer Science
History
Portuguese
Group 2(a)
History of Art
Group 2(b)
Applied Mathematics
European Studies
Folklore
Greek and Roman Civilisation
Gaeilge/Irish
Group 3
Archaeology
Chinese Studies
German
Latin
Mathematics
Mathematical Studies
Politics
Group 4
French
Sociology
Studies in Music
Group 6(a)
Geography
Italian
Group 6(b)
Celtic Civilisation
Philosophy
Spanish
Year 2
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
EC2006	Transition to Professional Life II	10
EC2009	Macroeconomics: Recessions and Booms in Ireland and International Economy	5
EC2010	Macroeconomics: Money and Monetary Policy	5
EC2011	Macroeconomics: Government Spending and Tax in Ireland and International Economy	5
EC2012	Quantitative Methods: Economic Modelling of Decision Makers	5
EC2013	Quantitative Methods: Empirical Research Methods	5
EC2014	Reasoning and Problem Solving in Economics	5
EC2015	Research in Economics	5
EC2016	Microeconomics: Economic Information and Uncertainty	5
EC2017	Microeconomics: Firms in a World of Uncertainty	5
EC2018	Microeconomics: Behavioural Economics	5
Year 3
Students take 60 credits as follows - all listed core modules (55 credits) and 5 credits of elective modules:
Core Modules
EC3134	Transition for Professional Life III	10
EC3137	Creativity as a Developmental Resource	5
EC3139	International Cooperation	5
EC3140	Economic Growth and Development in a Global Context	5
EC3141	Financial Institutions and Markets	5
EC3142	Quantitative Methods: Survey Design and Implementation	5
EC3143	Quantitative Methods: Empirical Econometrics	5
EC3144	Honours Dissertation	10
EC3161	Regional and Urban Economics	5
Elective Modules
Students take a module to the value of 5 credits from the following:		5
EC3119	Capital Markets and Asset Valuation (5)
EC3127	Economics and the Labour Market (5)
EC3219	The Economics of Sport (5)
EC3156	Environmental Economics: The Problem of Climate Change (5)
EC3162	Contextualising the Modern Global Economy (5)
EC3168	Economic Evaluations and Regulatory Impact Assessments (5)
Total Credits		180

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Some subjects have requirements and/or points to note, these are listed here.

²

Students who are repeating Year 1 and who have not previously passed EC1109  (10 credits) must register for EC1123 and EC1125 (10 credits total).

³

Students who are repeating Year 1 and who have not previously passed EC1108  (5 credits) must register for EC1124 (5 credits).

Examinations

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

Programme Learning Outcomes

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

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

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