Overview
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
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.
First Year - Economics
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. Students may not select modules which involve a timetable clash.
In Fourth 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 Third Year of the BA (Hons) (Economics).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
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EC1107 | Reading Economists | 5 |
EC1108 | Communicating Economic Reasoning | 5 |
EC1109 | Transition to Professional Life I | 10 |
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 |
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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 |
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EC3134 | Transition for Professional Life III | 10 |
EC3137 | Creativity as a Developmental Resource | 5 |
EC3138 | The Role of Place for Innovation | 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 |
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| Health Economics: The Role of Public Policy | |
| Business Practice for Sustainable Economies | |
| The Economics of Sport | |
Total Credits | 240 |
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) (International) Pathway (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Communicate and work effectively to a Professional Standard;
- Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective practice;
- Engage in the application of frameworks and techniques in organisational practice;
- Demonstrate independent research capabilities;
- Demonstrate self-awareness of their strengths, capabilities and weaknesses;
- Be personal leaders in their own education.