Economics (JH) Trinity College Dublin

Overview

The Economics (JH) programme at Trinity College Dublin provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how individuals and institutions produce, exchange, and distribute goods and services. This degree explores the mechanisms that drive efficiency in resource use while addressing societal concerns regarding income distribution. Students engage with complex economic theories to understand both Irish and global market perspectives.

Why Economics (JH) at Trinity College Dublin?

The Department of Economics provides a stimulating teaching environment led by academic staff with international reputations. Students benefit from small tutorial groups and one-to-one sessions with teaching assistants, ensuring a supportive learning experience. Beyond the classroom, the Student Economic Review and various campus societies offer unique opportunities to engage in high-level debates and research publications.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 22580 per year
• European fee: EUR 3181 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

In the initial years, the curriculum focuses on fundamental principles and quantitative methods. The final years allow for significant specialisation through a wide range of optional modules and a Capstone research project. Modules may include:

• Economic Issues
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Economic Policy
• Economy of Ireland
• Money and Banking
• European Economy
• Investment Analysis
• Econometrics
• Economic Theory

Careers with Economics (JH)

Graduates possess exceptional analytical skills highly valued in finance, law, journalism, and the public service. Many alumni secure roles at prestigious global organisations, including Goldman Sachs, Google, Credit Suisse, and JP Morgan. Others find success at the Central Bank of Ireland or within major professional service firms like KPMG and Accenture. Approximately one-quarter of graduates pursue advanced postgraduate study at world-leading institutions such as Stanford, Oxford, and the London School of Economics.