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| Application Deadline: | 13 September (EEA);01 July (Non EEA) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,400 ≈ € 11,620 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Cork / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The analysis of economies, in terms of past performance, current situation and future prospects, is not only a major business in itself but has an enormous impact on political, business and social life and on public thinking in general.
This programme develops the knowledge, understanding and skills required for those interested in opening up a career in this exciting area at home and abroad, where theoretical and empirical research combines with communication, advising and decision-making. Career opportunities include professional economists in business and government, in research and consultancy organizations and in third level institutions.
The programme ensures through its content, approach and standards that you enhance your university education, while emphasising the link between your studies and practice. It can also provide the foundations for undertaking further postgraduate studies, including PhD programmes in Ireland and internationally.
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Participants will acquire the theoretical tools and practical skills to analyse economies at the microeconomic and macroeconomic levels, and from a range of perspectives which apply in practice. You will learn to use theory to measure an economy in terms of its growth and prosperity, and to analyse the causes of prosperity in global economies, including entrepreneurship and innovation, education and training, competitive industry, creative and efficient cities and supportive government. You will acquire the techniques for analysing economic data and conducting research in order to undertake independent research and write research reports on topical issues.
The MA (Economics) is a research-based degree enabling participants to develop the understanding and skills used for analyzing, explaining and managing economic change. It is particularly suited to students interested in learning how to ‘think as an economist’ by completing projects for policymakers and businesses on topical issues to do with economic change. Examples of projects are:
* * Forecasting analysis of the Irish economy.
* The benefits of a cluster approach to business performance.
* Investigating the role of universities in business innovation.
* Analysing the competitiveness challenge facing countries such as Ireland, Bulgaria, China.
The MA (Economics) offers unique challenges and supports to participants.
* * The programme is organized around 4 core projects completed by November, February, May and September.
* Examination is exclusively by coursework – there are no written examinations
* Projects are sponsored by leading economists and business persons
* The teaching approach is problem-based with an emphasis on team-work.
* The programme is highly integrative with all modules contributing to the core projects.
* Participants work very closely with the teaching team.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Applicants must have either a primary degree in Economics or an appropriate Higher Diploma in Economics and have attained at least a 2H2 on the aggregate of all Economics courses in the degree or diploma award. Specific requirements are detailed in the College Calendar, Part 2.
Please note that the Department of Economics will consider all applications made after the original deadline of 1st June as late applications. Late applications will only be processed after first round offers have been made. Offers will then be made to late applications only if places are still available on the relevant programme and if candidates meet the entry requirements.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL equivalent
Part-Time Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Please note that non-EU applicants are not eligible to study part-time programmes
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
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