Qualification : BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/MU Apply code : MH416
CAO Points : 421
Closing Date : 01 July 2025
Degree Overview
>Study Economics, Mathematics and a choice of languages or Computer Science.
>Languages available: Mandarin Chinese, French, German and Spanish are available to complete beginners. Leaving Certificate H4 recommended to study non-beginner level Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Spanish.
>Work and/or study abroad in 3rd year (or work in an internationally orientated company in Ireland; all subject to availability).
>Develop an understanding of the economic principles underlying markets of all kinds; financial markets, labour markets and goods markets.
>Learn how the international economic system works; how assets are traded, international markets are linked, government policy decisions affect the economy and how financial markets respond.
>Become prepared, both intellectually and practically, for employment in the highly competitive and dynamic world of international economics.
>Learn how to use analytical tools, including mathematics, deductive logic and applied statistics, to examine problems and devise logical solutions.
Duration: 4 years (placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad in year 3)
1st year
>30 credits of International Economics, which includes 15 credits of Economics and 15 credits of Mathematics/Statistics modules
>15 or 30 credits of a language (Chinese Studies*, French*, German*, Spanish*) or Computer Science
>Credits permitting, students may take 1 other subject, which may include Critical Skills, from Subject Groups 1, 2 or 5. Subject Groups.
*Beginners language programme available. This requires 30 credits in the language (Mandarin Chinese, French, German or Spanish).
Students are strongly recommended to take 7.5 credits of Accounting, however, because of timetable restrictions, it will only be available to those taking Computer Science, Spanish or German (not as beginner). Students will have a second opportunity to take an Introduction to Accounting course in 2nd year.
Students who wish to keep open the option of a minor in Maths in Year 2 should select specific modules.
2nd year
Choose between 2 possible routes:
- Single Major in International Economics
- Major/Minor with Economics as the Major and either Computer Science or their 1st year language or Mathematical Studies as a Minor. Approximately 33% of a students time is spent on the Minor
Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year
3rd year
Work or Study Abroad or placement in an internationally orientated firm in Ireland (subject to availability). If a suitable placement cannot be found, the student may continue directly into the final year, obtaining a single major or major/minor BA Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive.
Final year
Back on the Maynooth University campus taking the Single Major or Major/Minor (depending on the 2nd year option chosen).
| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| English | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | Yes | O4 | H7 |
| Science | No | N/A | N/A |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Mature Applicants
Mature Applicants
Mature applciants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.
Mature applicants who have a disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written exercise/interview which may form part of your application assessment please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.
01 February 2025
Additional Information
Leaving Certificate Applicants
Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. Non-beginner French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish: Leaving Cert H4 recommended. Beginner French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish: no previous study required. MH416 Round 1 Points 2024: 421
HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.
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Categories of applicant:
- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students