MSc in Quantitative Economics

İrlanda

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UCD School of Economics is Ireland’s leading economics department. Our staff are experts with international reputations in a wide range of topics such as macroeconomics, econometrics, applied microeconomics, behavioural economics, health economics, international trade and economic history. School members play a significant role in debating economic policy issues and in contributing to the formulation of economic policy. Students get to know our staff via participation in small classes and seminars and through direct supervision.

This one-year course provides high quality quantitative training in economics, a focus on advanced research methods and a supervised research thesis. Students get a rigorous grounding in using mathematical and statistical methods to derive, test and apply formal economic models. In addition to core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, students have the option of completing a two-term specialisation in either Statistics or one of Behavioural Economics, Law and Economics of Competition, Environmental and Energy Economics or Development Economics.

The course prepares students for PhD-level study in economics or obtaining employment as a professional economist in jobs requiring the application of analytical methods to economic problems. Students have the ability to switch after first term to our MSc in Applied Economics, which includes the option of a summer internship.

This programme features small group teaching from leading economists and a supportive environment. Masters students are an integral part of our School community, attending research seminars and receiving a wide range of supports to help them prepare for the research thesis element of their degree.

  • Students get a rigorous grounding in using mathematical and statistical methods to derive, test and apply formal economic models.
  • The course prepares students for PhD-level study in economics or obtaining employment as a professional economist in jobs requiring the application of analytical methods to economic problems.
  • Students have the ability to switch after first term to our MSc in Applied Economics, which includes the option of a summer internship.

Careers & Employability

Many graduates of our masters programmes have gone on to complete PhDs in economics and pursue successful careers as academic or research economists. Many others have moved directly to employment in central banks, think-tanks, government departments, regulatory agencies, financial sector institutions and consultancy firms.

Programme Outcomes

  • understand the main models across different fields of economics;
  • know how to use an econometric approach to model economic phenomenon, estimate the resulting model, and interpret the estimated parameters
  • demonstrate mastery of the issues, theories and latest advances in at least one of the sub-fields of economics
  • be able to interpret and communicate economic issues to a wider non-specialist audience including decision makers, NGOs, practitioners, and the media
  • explore the relationship between theory and practice; test theories by using published and bespoke data sets
  • demonstrate ability to conduct independent and original basic and applied research in economics
  • articulate socio-economic policy recommendations based on sound scientific reasoning

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Öğrenim seçenekleri

Full Time (1 yıl)

Okul ücreti
€21,520.00 (TRY 747,690) Yıllık

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Başlangıç tarihi

9 Eylül 2024

Yer

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

BELFIELD,

Dublin,

Republic of Ireland

Giriş koşulları

Uluslararası öğrenciler için

A primary degree with at least an upper second class honours or international equivalent in Economics, or in another degree that has strong theoretical and quantitative content such as Maths, Physics, Engineering or Computer Science, is required.

An upper second class honours in a Higher Diploma in Economics.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by Princeton University:

A minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +; a minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.

Cambridge Examinations: English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 176+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English)

Acceptable Examinations:

  • Proficiency Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2).
  • Advanced Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)
  • First Certificate, Grade A (i.e. CEFR Level C1)

Pearson English Language Text: Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item of both skills profiles.

Seçtiğiniz bölüme bağlı olarak farklı IELTS koşulları olabilir.

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