Economics and Mathematical Sciences BSc

University of Limerick

Bachelor degree

48 months

Application deadlines: July 1

Processing time: 30 days

Application fee: €35

Full-time

Intakes: September

International tuition: €15,358

Domestic tuition: €7,262

The course is full time over four years. In the first two years of the programme, students are introduced to the principles of macro - and microeconomics, calculus, and statistics. The final two years of the programme concentrate on the development of skills in mathematical modelling, statistical analysis and econometrics and their application to a range of problems in economics. The second semester of Year 3 is spent on a Cooperative Education placement. You will gain experience in a working environment which requires the skills that you will have developed during your studies.

This program can be done

On campus

Exams:

PTE
IELTS

Applicants are required to hold the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade H3 in Mathematics. A Special Mathematics Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement. We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

Careers open to you with a degree in Economics & Mathematical Sciences include; Economist Statistician Market Research Analyst Securities Trader Investment Banking Analyst Health Policy Planner International trade specialist Demographer Banking Education (incl. teaching and research) Civil Service Actuarial services This degree programme was developed in response to trends in the labour market indicating the increasing premium that business sectors place on highly numerate graduates who also possess an understanding of the economic and commercial environment. There is always demand from employers for such graduates in various spheres; business, education, as well as the public and financial sectors.

Limerick , Ireland