The programme brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding the economic, social and human world. The idea behind the programme is that, to understand social and human phenomena you must approach them from the complementary disciplines of economics and sociology. The economics part of the programme centres around how scarce resources are allocated, the issues of unemployment, inflation and economic growth, analysis of government policy and contemporary global economic issues. The sociology part focuses on how society and social life influences people and helps shape their lives and includes studying the influence of the media, work, gender, globalisation, inequality and multiculturalism on individuals and society.

Careers open to you with a degree in Economics and Sociology include; Teaching Economist Accountant Community Development officer Social Researcher Graduates have also established careers in the following areas: Banking and Stock broking Policy advice roles in the public service, European institutions and industry associations Economic and social research and analysis Communications, public relations and journalism Managers in financial and business institutions Development and research in voluntary and international organisations Economic Consultant Research and teaching at third level in either Economics or Sociology Economic and Social Research Economic Analyst