Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Economics in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,000
(c. USD18,475.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc Economics offers a rigorous and engaging curriculum delivering world-class education in Economics and Econometrics. Blending theoretical foundations with practical applications, the program focuses on analytical problem-solving and prepares graduates with valuable economic, quantitative, and communication abilities prized by both public and private sector employers. Alumni have secured roles at prestigious organizations including the Central Bank of Ireland, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES), and Central Statistics Office, while others have entered fields like economic consulting, development, commercial and investment banking, financial services, and asset management. Some graduates advance to doctoral studies for academic careers. These varied professional trajectories showcase our graduates' versatility.
The program's structure provides intellectual rigor and depth. During the first semester, students complete foundational courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics. The second semester features specialized electives such as advanced Microeconomics, International Trade, Labor Economics, and Industrial Organization. Additionally, students conduct summer thesis research, applying knowledge from coursework to demonstrate their developed analytical capabilities through independent investigation.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The degree is targeted at high quality students with a strong background in Economics or with strong quantitative skills. In particular, students are eligible for admission if they have obtained the equivalent of at least a 2.1 grade in:
an honours degree in Economics
an honours degree in which Economics formed a substantial component, including joint honours Economics degrees and some Business and Finance degrees that include core Economics modules
an honours degree in which there was a substantial quantitative component, such as Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematical Physics or Statistics
a postgraduate conversion course such as a Higher Diploma in Economic Science or similar.
Applicants with a high 2.2 in an undergraduate Economics degree, but with a 2.1 standard in key modules, may also be eligible and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Director.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.
Tuition
EUR
16,000