Trinity College Dublin - Economics
Qualification Type : Postgraduate Diploma/Masters
Qualification Letters : MSc.
Attendance Options : 1 Year Full-Time OR 2 Years Part-Time
Course Overview/Contact:
The M.Sc. programme is taught in two parts and consists of four components: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics and Research Topics. In the first part all modules are compulsory. In the second part students fulfil programme requirements by choosing from a range of elective modules. The core modules are taught around weekly problem sheets followed by examinations, while assessment for Research Topics is based on essays and presentations. In addition, students are expected to complete a dissertation of 12,000 words. Permission to proceed to the dissertation is dependent on achieving a satisfactory pass mark in the coursework components. Students who are unable to proceed to the dissertation or who fail to achieve a satisfactory mark for the dissertation element may be eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics. A number of scholarships may be awarded annually to highly qualified candidates. Further details are available on the programme website.
Course Options:
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Url
www.tcd.ie/Economics/postgraduate/msceconomics/index.php
Course Director
Professor Vahagn Galstyn
Course Email
Next Intake
September 2017
Closing Date
30 June 2017
Is it for me?:
Yes, if you are interested in receiving the training required to enter a PhD programme in Economics or to work as an economist in government or a private sector organisation. MSc students are exposed to a broad range of economics research expertise which helps them to identify where their research interests lie. They are also guided through the process of developing a research idea and presenting their findings.
A significant number of MSc students have gone on to PhD study at leading universities around the world such as Boston University, Duke University, New York University, Oxford, LSE, University College London, University of Queensland and Trinity College Dublin. Graduates are also highly sought after by employers who value analytical and problem-solving skills.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates should normally hold at least an upper second-class honors degree that has a significant quantitative component. Applications are expected from candidates with single or joint honors Economics degrees, Business or BComm degrees with final-year Economics options, and Maths, Physics, Computer Science or Engineering graduates.
