The MLitt phase is dedicated to coursework, which equips students to carry out independent research. Students take six core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. After passing the modules with an average grade of B (3.4 GPA) students transfer to the PhD register.
Students take six core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics aAfter passing the modules with an average grade of B students transfer to the PhD register.
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September 2025
UCD College of Business
BELFIELD,
Dublin,
Republic of Ireland
A university degree or equivalent professional qualification.
A minimum of three years’ professional experience (excluding summer placements, part-time or temporary work experience).
An average IELTS score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.5 in each band on the Academic Version.
OR
A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iTB) with minimum score 24 in Writing, and minimum score 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking components.
For all proficiency tests the results must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of your programme.
OR
UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English (DET) for the 2023/24 intake. A DET score of 130 will be accepted with at least 110 in each subscore.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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