Economics and Finance

If you have a strong interest or ability in economics, maths and statistics, this degree provides everything you need for a future career in the areas of financial economics, banking and finance. recognised as one of the premier degrees in ireland and internationally in these areas, it equips students with outstanding expertise in quantitative methods, analytical skills and a rigorous preparation in economics and finance. the competence in quantitative methods and analytical skills that the programme develops are valuable on their own in many careers and provide the essential background for learning economics & finance.

Our optional one-year internship programme places successful students with leading companies nationally and internationally. students may also have the opportunity to work with a voluntary/not-for-profit organisation supported by a scholarship from the school of business. all placements allow students the opportunity to enhance their business skills outside the classroom and helps inform future career decisions through real-world experience.

• Type: Mandatory

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This highly regarded degree offers you exceptionally good prospects in banking and financial services. future employment or study options may include: analytics or risk analysis stock brokering fund management investment banking insurance corporate finance economics

Work while you study

During class periods, international students may work up to 20 hours per week, and during normal university vacation periods, they may work full-time up to 40 hours per week.

Partnerships

Most universities in Ireland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University College Dublin has partnerships with the following companies: