BA (Hons) (Economics) (International) Pathway
Overview
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 8
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 4 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 240
Delivery Method: In-Person
Connected Curriculum:
- Employability
- Global Reach
- Research Based Teaching
- Sustainability
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Reduced Inequality
- Climate Action
Graduate Attributes:
- Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
- Digitally Fluent
- Independent and creative thinker
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
No
The BA (Hons) in Economics (International) Pathway is a four-year, full-time honours degree programme which enables students on the BA (Hons) (Economics) degree programme to study abroad for a year in an approved University outside Ireland.
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.
First Year - Economics
First Year is only offered to students who did not progress to Second Year in 2024/25 or 2025/26.
In First Year students take Economics (45 credits) together with one other subject (15 credits) as part of the BA (Hons) (Economics).
Second Year - Economics (International) Pathway
Students who wish to take the BA (Hons) (Economics) (International) Pathway register for the pathway at the beginning of Second Year. 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 follow the same curriculum as students taking Second Year of the BA (Hons) (Economics).
Third Year - Economics (International) Pathway
Third Year of the BA (Hons) (Economics) (International) Pathway is spent in an approved foreign university where students will study approved courses/modules to the equivalent value of 60 credits. All courses will be assessed by the approved Host University.
Fourth Year - Economics (International) Pathway
No student may register for Fourth Year of the BA (Hons) (Economics) (International) Pathway until they have passed the Third University Examination in Economics (International) Pathway.
In Fourth Year, students take a Single Subject Degree consisting of modules to the value of 60 credits in Economics. Students may not select modules which involve a timetable clash. Students follow the same curriculum as students taking Third Year of the BA (Hons) (Economics).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.