Choosing Economics Economics can be taken as part of a Joint Honours degree (DN500) or on a part time basis (DN501). Review the subjects you can study with Economics by looking at the diagram here. You can also apply to study Economics as a single subject honours degree (DN510). Those in the joint honours degree (DN500) may have an opportunity to transfer to DN510, the single honours degree, at the end of first year. Economics explores how ordinary people – consumers, business people, public servants and politicians – make decisions, and how they choose between alternative ways of spending their money and using their skills, energy and time in a wide range of human endeavour. As well as standard subjects, economics can throw light on decisionmaking in many diverse areas of life, from love and marriage to sports and crime. Key Fact: UCD School of Economics is Ireland’s leading School of Economics, according to RePEc research rankings.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Graduates with a degree in Economics are well placed for a range of employment opportunities in both public and private sectors, including: Banking Finance Accounting Management Consultancy Broadcasting Busines Journalism Research Communications Many students also pursue graduate study in economics leading to master’s and PhD degrees. Check out the wide range of graduate programmes (HDip, MA and PhD – full and part time) offered by the School of Economics at www.ucd.ie/economics/graduateprogrammes/.