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Undergraduate · Economics · 📍 Dublin, Ireland

BSc Economics

University College Dublin

Duration
3 years Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
€26,800 / year

Course overview

UCD's School of Economics is Ireland's largest and teaches a quantitative core — micro, macro and econometrics — with applied strands in trade, labour and environmental economics.

Dublin hosts the European operations of a long list of multinationals along with the Central Bank of Ireland and the ESRI, and UCD graduates place into all three routes: policy, consultancy and financial services.

Key modules

  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Econometrics
  • International Trade and Finance
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Capstone Research Project

Entry requirements

Academic

Good results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications including mathematics at a solid grade; UCD publishes country-specific entry equivalences.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
  • PTE Academic: 63 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ September 2026

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Ireland.

  • Economist
  • Data Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Public Policy Researcher
  • Management Consultant

Post-study work in Ireland: Up to 24 months (master's). Read the Ireland student visa guide.

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BSc Economics: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for BSc Economics at University College Dublin?

Good results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications including mathematics at a solid grade; UCD publishes country-specific entry equivalences. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 63 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does BSc Economics cost?

Indicative tuition is €26,800 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start BSc Economics?

This course has intakes in September 2026. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.