The BA (Hons) Economics at University College Cork provides you with a deep understanding of how people, businesses, and governments make decisions in the face of scarcity. Economics is the essential language of modern work, business, and policy, offering powerful tools to analyse everything from social media trends to global poverty. This degree is ideal if you are fascinated by human behaviour, motivated to understand complex societal issues, and eager to develop analytical skills applicable across diverse sectors. You will explore the core principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, learning to interpret and communicate economic reasoning effectively.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate programme is structured over three years, beginning with foundational modules in economic reasoning, data collection, and analysis, alongside electives from subjects like Computer Science or Politics. As you progress, you will delve into advanced topics including monetary policy, empirical research methods, and behavioural economics, preparing you for your Honours Dissertation in Year 3. You will graduate with a strong grasp of economic modelling and empirical econometrics, equipping you for careers in finance, policy, business, and further postgraduate study.