Economics, MSc, Graduate Diploma

About Economics, MSc, Graduate Diploma - at Trinity College Dublin

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to provide well-qualified graduates in economics and related disciplines with the training required to enter PhD programmes in economics or to work as economists in government or private sector organisations. The course focuses on the technical skills needed to undertake economics research and emphasises active and problem-based learning to ensure mastery of the basic skills.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally hold at least a Second Class Honours, Grade I degree that has a significant economic theory and/or quantitative component. Applications are expected from candidates with Single or Joint Honours Economics degrees, Business or BComm degrees with Economics options in their final year, or Maths, Physics, Engineering or Computer Science graduates.

For full consideration, applications should be received by April 30th. Applications arriving after this date will be considered provided that places remain available. Applications should be made to the Department of Economics, which will process them in the first instance and make recommendations for admission to the Dean of Graduate Studies.

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