MH415 · Level 8 · 3 years, or 4 years with the MSc

Economics

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

422

Down 65 points since 2023 (487).

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About this course

An economics degree for students who like maths and want to tackle problems such as housing, poverty and the cost of living. It is the first integrated BSc and MSc in Economics in Ireland.

How long
3 years, or 4 years with the MSc
What you study
You do economics from first year, with independent research and steady training in data analysis. You also take modules from other subjects such as sociology, geography, law and statistics. Third year includes a year-long thesis.
Placement and abroad
After second year you can add a year-long accredited placement in Ireland or abroad, or do Erasmus or study abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as consultants, fund managers, investment bankers, journalists, teachers and policy makers. With the MSc you can work as a professional economist, for example in the Central Bank or government departments.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy maths and data, and want to use evidence to understand and improve how society works.

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Points history

2023487202442320254452026422

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026422Published after the final round
2025 445445488
2024 423423488
2023 487487521

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

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H5 or Ordinary O1
  • 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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