Study Higher Diploma in Economic Science at Maynooth University in Ireland, Faculty of Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This is a one year full-time programme that provides an accelerated route to the equivalent of an honours degree in Economics. All key areas of Economics are covered, including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics and a range of applied courses such as Labour Economics, International Trade, Economics of Sport and Finance. A performance of 60% or better in the diploma guarantees a place on our Master’s programmes, MHH52 and MHH64.The programme covers Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics and a range of applied courses such as Labour Economics, International Trade, Economics of Sport and Finance.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€16,000.00 (US$ 17,147) per year

Total Rent for Full Academic Year- 6229 Single room

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Maynooth University

Maynooth University, Maynooth,

MAYNOOTH,

Kildare,

W23 F2H6, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

An honours (Level 8) primary degree in any discipline, or equivalent. Students from disciplines as varied as Philosophy, Business, History and Computer Science have been accepted and excelled in this programme.

Students without any knowledge of Economics are expected either to have a good background in Statistics and Quantitative Methods or to be prepared to undertake substantial independent study to equip themselves with the expected level of numeracy. The Admissions Director will be happy to recommend a suitable programme of reading and study to successful applicants.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.