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What Will I Learn?

Articulate, apply and extend the main models of microeconomics and macroeconomics across different fields and subfields of economics;
Undertake an econometric approach to model economic phenomena, estimate the resulting models, and interpret the estimated parameters;
Demonstrate mastery of the issues, theories and latest advances in at least one of the sub-fields of economics;
Analyse data with a high degree of skill using standard statistical, econometric and simulation techniques and software;
Interpret and communicate economic issues to specialist and wider non-specialist audiences including decision makers, NGOs, practitioners, and the media;
Investigate the relationship between theory and practice and identify limitations; test theories by using published and bespoke data sets;
Demonstrate ability to conduct independent and original basic and applied research in economics;
Articulate socio-economic policy recommendations based on sound scientific reasoning; and
Have the capacity to engage in life-long learning.

Due to its technical and cumulative nature (where current topics build on material covered in undergraduate programmes), we encourage our students to have strong quantitative skills and to be active, motivated, and autonomous learners. Our learning environment provides a solid foundation in fundamental economic concepts. The small group classes, presentations by past students and employers of UCD Economics postgraduates, and weekly seminars from leading academics expose students to cutting-edge research and real-world experiences of economists.

This programme uses small-group teaching in the subjects of microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative analysis, and econometrics during semester 1.

In semester 2, students have small-group teaching in several elective subjects such as international trade, advanced macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics.

In the summer semester, students have the option of either undertaking thesis research or completing an internship in an approved public or private sector organization.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

Graduates of our masters programmes move to jobs in central banks, think-tanks, government departments, regulatory agencies, financial sector institutions and consultancy firms.

Some have also gone on to complete PhDs in economics and pursue successful careers as academic or research economists. Past employers of MSc in Applied Economics graduates include: Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES), Central Bank of Ireland, Economic and Social Research Institute, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, KPMG, Accenture, Novartis, EnvEcon Decision Support Ltd, Deloitte, Grant Thornton, Davy Group, Indecon International consultants, Central Statistics Office, and other leading national and international organizations and companies.