- Location: University College Cork , Western Road, Cork, Ireland
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
The MA (Economics) gives you a competitive edge for finding employment. The course enables you to develop the skills of an economist by offering you the opportunity to work with leading businesses and policymakers on the competitiveness challenges and opportunities they face. The success of the course is indicated by the employability of its graduates, which has been impressive, despite the recession. For example, within a year of graduation, over 80% of graduates are in relevant employment.
The unique selling points of the course are:
- projects completed for leading policymakers and businesses
- active support and encouragement by the teaching team
- examination completely by coursework – there are no end-of-year exams
- strong employment record of graduates
Course Details
A one-year integrated full-time course. Part 1 consists of team projects and inpidual assignments and is completed in May each year. Part 2 is a substantial inpidual research project completed by September.
Modules:
Part 1
- Growth and Change (10 credits)
- Business Development and the Competitive Environment(10 credits)
- Innovation and Creativity (10 credits)
- Econometrics for Research (10 credits)
- Economic Data Analysis for Research (5 credits)
- Research Methods (5 credits)
- Career Development Workshop (5 credits)
- Scenario Analysis for Creative Thinking (5 credits)
Part 2
- Research thesis (30 credits)
Details of the programme content and modules are in the Postgraduate College Calendar
Detailed Entry Requirements
Applicants must have: either a BA (Hons) in Economics, a Higher Diploma in Economics or equivalent and a 2H2 on the aggregate of all Economics modules in the degree or diploma award.
External applicants may contact the Graduate Studies Committee in the Department of Economics to discuss eligibility. Applicants are referred to the Department of Economics, Graduate Studies Policy Document for information on how places are allocated for the MA (Economics).
Course Practicalities
The MA (Economics) consists of inpidual and team assignments during Part 1, from September to May and an inpidual research dissertation for Part 2 between June and August. The teaching is delivered through high levels of interaction and the development of a mentoring relationship with students. The teaching team facilitates problem-based learning by being approachable to you, by building your confidence, by encouraging you to express yourself and by offering guidance when appropriate. A crucial feature of the teaching approach is rapid feedback for on-going learning.
Assessment
Assessment is based on inpidual and team assignments, including written assignments and presentations. There are no examinations.
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About University College Cork
UCC was established in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges - at Cork, Galway and Belfast. These new colleges theyre established in the reign of Queen Victoria, and named after her.
Queen's College, Cork (QCC) was established to provide access to higher education in the Irish province of Munster. Cork was chosen for the new college due to its place at the centre of transatlantic trade at the time and the presence of existing educational initiatives such as the Royal Cork Institution and a number of private medical schools.
The site chosen for the new college was dramatic and picturesque, on the edge of a limestone bluff overlooking the River Lee. It is associated with the educational activities of a local early Christian saint, Finbarr. It is believed that his monastery and school stood nearby, and his legend inspired UCC’s motto: ‘Where Finbarr Taught, let Munster Learn.’
On 7 November 1849, QCC opened its doors to a small group of students (only 115 students in that first session, 1849-1850) after a glittering inaugural ceremony in the Aula Maxima (Great Hall), which is still the symbolic and ceremonial heart of the University.
The limestone buildings of the Main Quadrangle (as it is now known) are built in a style inspired by the great universities of the Middle Ages, and theyre designed by the gifted architectural partnership of Thomas Deane and Benjamin Woodward. The iconic image of UCC, it is set in landscaped gardens and surrounds the green lawn known to all as the Quad.
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