Overview
The BA (Hons) in Economics (Work Placement) Pathway is a four-year, full-time honours degree programme which enables students on the BA (Hons) (Economics) degree programme to go on a 6-month UCC-approved work placement.
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 (Work Placement) Pathway
Students who wish to take the BA (Hons) (Economics) (Work Placement) 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 (Work Placement) Pathway
No student may register for Third Year until they have passed the Second University Examination. Students completing Third Year of the BA (Hons) (Economics) (Work Placement) Pathway will take modules to the value of 60 credits in Economics, including either a Work Placement or a Research Project. The taught modules will take place from September to December. Students cannot take modules that involve a timetable clash. The placement/research project will run from January to June.
Fourth Year - Economics (Work Placement) Pathway
No student may register for Fourth Year of the BA (Hons) (Economics) (Work Placement) Pathway until they have passed the Third University Examination in Economics (Work Placement) 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.
Programme Requirements
Module List
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| 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 |
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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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| EC2019 | Debates in Applied Economics | 5 |
| EC3167 | Professional Skills for Placement | 5 |
| EC3169 | Reflective Recruitment and Engagement Skills for Placement | 5 |
| EC3164 | Work Placement 4 | 30 |
| or EC3165 | Economics Research Project |
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| Financial Strategy (5) | |
| Environmental Economics: The Problem of Climate Change (5) | |
| Economics and Markets after the Crisis (5) | |
| The Economics of Sport (5) | |
| Economics of the Labour Market (5) | |
| Health Economics (5) | |
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| EC3134 | Transition for Professional Life III | 10 |
| EC3137 | Creativity as a Developmental Resource | 5 |
| EC3140 | Economic Growth and Development in a Global Context | 5 |
| EC3142 | Quantitative Methods: Survey Design and Implementation | 5 |
| EC3143 | Quantitative Methods: Empirical Econometrics | 5 |
| EC3144 | Honours Dissertation | 10 |
| EC3162 | Contextualising the Modern Global Economy | 5 |
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| Capital Markets and Asset Valuation | |
| International Cooperation | |
| Financial Institutions and Markets | |
| Environmental Economics: The Problem of Climate Change | |
| Regional and Urban Economics | |
| Economic Evaluations and Regulatory Impact Assessments | |
| The Economics of Sport | |
| Behavioural Economics in Labour Markets | |
| 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) (Work Placement) 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.
