MH416 · Level 8 · 4 years with placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad

International Economics

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

402

Down 18 points since 2023 (420).

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About this course

An economics degree with an international focus, about how trade, markets and government decisions link economies around the world.

How long
4 years with placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad
What you study
In first year you study economics, maths and statistics, plus one or two subjects such as a language, computer science, law or politics. In second year you either keep economics as your only subject or take it with a minor. Finance modules in second and fourth year look at how the financial system affects the global economy, and you can write a thesis in final year.
Placement and abroad
In third year you work or study abroad, or take a placement in an international company in Ireland, subject to availability. If you do not find one you go straight to final year.
Who it suits
Suits students who like economics and maths and are interested in world trade, international markets and working abroad.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026402Published after the final round
2025 413400433
2024 421421455
2023 420420463

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 H7 or Ordinary O4
  • 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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