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Masters in Economics

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
PAC Course Code: CKE25
Qualification: MA
Duration: 1 year full-time (12 months)
EU Fees: The Irish/EU tuition fee level for this Master programme for the 2012/2013 (1 year full-time) will be €5,400
Non-EU Fees: €11,620 for 2011/2012. Fees for 2012/2013 will be set in March 2012.
Closing Date - EU Applicants: Fri, 01 July 11
Closing Date - Non-EU Applicants: Sun, 01 July 12

Overview of Economics (MA)

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.

For more information, a video and a 'prezi' presentation please go to www.maeconomicscork.com

What will I be Studying?

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.

Entry Requirements

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

Application Procedure

Application for this programme is on-line at www.pac.ie/ucc . For full details of the application procedure click How to apply.

Please note that you will be asked to fill in a supplementary form as part of the application process for this programme. A copy of this form is available here SupplementaryFormCKE25 (26kB)

Please note that the Dept 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.

Career Opportunities

By linking study with practice, the programme develops transferable skills that are required in a range of occupations including:

Professional economists in business and government and in research and consultancy organizations.
For example past graduates are employed in The Central Bank of Ireland, The South-West Regional Authority, Kerry Foods Plc and Citco (multinational financial services).
Also provides foundations for further postgraduate studies, including PhD programmes in Ireland and internationally.

Find out More

Number of Places: 25

Dr. Eoin O’Leary,Telephone: 021-4902973 E-mail: eoin.oleary@ucc.ie; Declan Jordan, Telephone: 021-4902097 E-mail: D.Jordan@ucc.ie; Justin Doran, Telephone: 021 4902068 E-mail: Justin.Doran@ucc.ie

www.ucc.ie/ucc/depts/economics

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