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University College Cork (UCC)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
The BA (Hons) Economics (through Transformational Learning) is a degree in Economics with a difference. The transformational learning approach means that you are anactiveparticipant in your learning.
Our goal is to develop exceptional graduates who:
Classes are interactive, which enables us to work with you to create diverse learning experiences that enhance your understanding of Economics. You will bechallenged and supported to develop your own ideas, views and perspectives using Economics, while targeting the expansion of yourskills and workplace competencies.
Unique to this programme is theTransition to Professional Lifemodule, helping you to plan and work towards your future career.
Course Details
Year 1 Modules:
Core
45 credits of Economics:
EC1113The World of Economics: Cooperation in the Economic System (5 credits);
EC1114 The World of Economics: Public Policy in the Economic System (5 credits);
EC1115The World of Economics: Coordination and Individual Decision Making (5 credits);
EC1107Reading Economists (5 credits);
EC1108Communicating Economic Reasoning (5 credits);
EC1109Transition to Professional Life I (10 credits)
EC1111Economic Data Collection (5 credits);
EC1112Economic Data as Evidence (5 credits);
Electives
15 credits of another First Arts subject from Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Year 2 Modules:
The Changing Economy: Recessions and Booms; Money and Monetary Policy; Government Spending and Tax; Economic Journey through Life Decisions: Economic Information and Uncertainty; Firms in a World of Uncertainty; Behavioural Economics; Economic Modelling of Decision Makers; Empirical Research Methods; Reasoning and Problem Solving in Economics; Research in Economics; Transition to Professional Life
Year 3 Modules:
Firms and Innovation; The Economics of Creativity; The Role of Place in Innovation; The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: International Cooperation; Economic Growth and Development; Financial Institutions and Markets; Methods for Economic Investigation: Survey Design and Implementation; Research Methods for Economic Investigation: Empirical Econometrics; Undergraduate Dissertation; Transition to Professional Life
See the College Calendar for additional information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for further details on modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CK117
Course Title: Economics (through Transformational Learning)
College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Duration: 3 or 4 years
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: BA (Hons)
NFQ Level: Level 8
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Entry Points: 2016: 430. Points may vary from year to year.
Course Practicalities
Expected lecture hours:Classes consist of interactive seminars/workshops in a highly supportive and challenging learning environment. In year 1 you will have about 12 hours on average per week; in years 2 and 3 you will have about 12 hours on average a week.
Expected lab/practical hours:Practicals are provided in the statistical packages in Empirical Research Methods, Econometrics and Survey Design and Implementation.
Assessment
Written exams will take place at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment including:
Application Procedure
EU Applicants:Application to Year 1 of the degree programme is made directly through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Applicants should apply online atwww.cao.ie.The normal closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of entry.
Non-EU Applicants
Mature Applicants: Application is made through theCAOand the closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of proposed entry.
Further Contact Information
Dr Ella Kavanagh
Programme Coordinator
T: +353 (0)21 4902571
Ms Joan Corcoran
Programme Administrator
T: +353 (0)21 4902574
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Entry Points: 2016: 430. Points may vary from year to year.
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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