CK212 · Level 8 · 4 years

Applied Economics

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

489

Up 58 points since 2023 (431).

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About this course

An economics degree with a focus on using economics in real situations, plus personal and professional development modules.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers micro and macroeconomics, economic data, writing and critical reasoning, and a Transition to Professional Life module, plus one Arts subject. Later years cover money and monetary policy, behavioural economics, econometrics and research methods. Electives include health, sport, environmental and labour economics, and you write an honours dissertation.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you choose a 6-month work placement (or an economics research project if no placement is found) or study abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates have gone into economic consultancy, data analysis, junior economist roles, project management, advisory work, accountancy, marketing and banking, or on to further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who like asking why people and markets behave as they do, and enjoy data, writing and problem solving.

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About Social and behavioural sciences

Study of human behavior, psychology, and society

Examine human behavior, social interactions, and societal structures. These degrees focus on understanding how individuals and groups think, feel, and behave, as well as how social, cultural, economic, and political factors influence behavior and society. E.g. Psychology, Sociology, Criminology.

Points history

2023431202446620254982026489

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026489Published after the final round
2025 498498511
2024 466455486
2023 431431484

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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