Economics Maynooth University

Overview

This  Economics programme from Maynooth University suits analytical students who have a passion to tackle pressing socioeconomic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, financial instability, gender and racial inequality and the effects of climate change.

Why choose this degree?

• Data analysis skills are developed steadily over the course of the degree.

• From first year, students learn how to do independent research, not just consume knowledge created by others. The focus on independent research allows students to flourish based on their individual curiosity and strengths.

• Throughout the degree, students take modules from a variety of disciplines such as Sociology, Geography, Law and Statistics. This allows students to develop synergies in their own research.

• Students benefit from a personal academic advisor who guides them throughout their studies.

Career Options

• Employers in all sectors, from government to financial services, have a growing need for economists who can analyse and interpret data.

• Economics graduates have the tools to become key players in business and in public policy and enjoy wide career choices - consultant, fund manager, investment banker, urban planner, journalist, teacher, policy maker as well as many other areas.

• Students are entitled to automatically progress to the MSc Economics if they choose. This will provide the additional option of working as a professional economist in, for example, economic consultancies, policy institutes, the Central Bank, and various government departments.

• Other postgraduate study options include finance, business, international development, public policy, public administration and data science.